Month: March 2017

An opioid minus major side effects

When given to rats, a new opioid relieves their pain but doesn’t cause the negative side effects typically associated with this class of analgesic, such as addiction, respiratory depression, and constipation . “These things are big problems when we treat patients for long periods of time with opioids,” says Christoph Stein, a professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Free University of Berlin, who led the research.

Can weather changes make you sick?

From 80 degree, humid weather, to windy, dry temperatures in the 40s, we are seeing quite the shift in seasons this week in Southwest Louisiana. But can the weather truly be to blame when you “feel under the weather?” Flu cases are up, along with stomach bugs and upper respiratory infections, so we stopped by the Memorial/LSUHSC clini c to ask family medicine resident, Dr. Michael Robinson, if the weather has anything to do with all of these sicknesses.

Entitlement Reform – Medicare

Medicare, like Medicaid, has long been a reform target of congressional Republicans who seek to bend the cost curve for the program that provides coverage for more than 50 million seniors at a cost of more than $500 billion per year. Last year, Speaker Paul Ryan unveiled his proposal to convert Medicare to what is known as a “premium support” program in which the federal government would provide a payment on behalf of each Medicare recipient toward the purchase of a health insurance plan either a private plan, a similar Medicare Advantage plan or traditional Medicare.

Clearwater, FL Periodontist, Dr. Todd Britten Now Provides Dental…

Todd Britten, D.M.D, M.S. places bone grafts using the latest technology, for patients suffering from bone loss in their jaw, which occurs when teeth are removed and not replaced. Dental implants are often used to replace teeth, but when there is not enough jaw bone to hold the implants, a dental bone grafting procedure may have to be done first.

Betty I. Cartwright

Betty I. Cartwright, 88, of Alliance, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Community Care. She loved playing cards with her good friend, Irene, going to Mountaineer and spending time on the front porch with the neighbors.

Precise technique tracks dopamine in the brain

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Facebook aims to prevent suicide

… Dr. Paul Domitor. So the activities they’ve previously enjoyed, they stop enjoying,” But, stigma surrounding mental health often gets in the way of those who are struggling and their family as they try to reach out. “Some people that get very …

Cornie J. Spoelstra

Cornielus “Cornie” Junior Spoelstra, 87, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, February 27, 2017, at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa. He was born Wednesday, September 4, 1929, in Peoria, Iowa, the oldest son of Henry and Jacoba “Cobie” Van Hal Spoelstra.

Downham Market woman raises the bar for Dechox charity challenge in mum’s memory

Laura Harwin with 11 week old Sierra Harwin from Downham Market A self-confessed chocaholic from Downham is taking on a Dechox challenge to raise funds for a charity she has close connections with. New mum Laura Harwin, 30, is attempting to give up the sugary snack for the whole of March to raise money for the British Heart Foundation , after losing her own mother to a rare heart condition in 2010.

The ‘Informed’ Series, Hosted by Rob Lowe, Will Cover Lung…

The popular actor from numerous film and television roles has applied his talents to the world of public television as he hosts a show titled “Informed” with Rob Lowe. The public television series seeks to shine a light on some of the most important issues that face modern society today in an effort to educate the viewing audience.

Ask your chiropractor before your doctor

… or “very satisfied” with chiropractic care. Among the factors? Displaying “concern about a patient’s overall health, and the extent to which (they) explain the condition and the treatment.” In fact, even as the number of Americans attracted to …

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.

To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is a leading cause of kidney disease worldwide.

Hugh Jackman gets sent cupcakes from Ryan Reynolds

‘With sprinkles and little love hearts’: Hugh Jackman says Ryan Reynolds sent him ‘Wolverine and Deadpool cupcakes’ to try and convince him to star in a crossover film Now, Hugh Jackman, 48, has revealed that might not be the only thing that’s been filling up his stomach. In an interview with Channel 10’s The Project on Thursday, the Australian actor said that Ryan Reynolds had been sending him cupcakes to try and convince him to star as Wolverine in a Deadpool film.

Researchers discover groundbreaking process to rewarm large-scale preserved tissues

A research team, led by the University of Minnesota, has discovered a groundbreaking process to successfully rewarm large-scale animal heart valves and blood vessels preserved at very low temperatures. The discovery is a major step forward in saving millions of human lives by increasing the availability of organs and tissues for transplantation through the establishment of tissue and organ banks.

Trump talks big, but making it happen is another thing

Like most presidential presentations, Donald Trump’s initial venture into the soaring chamber of the House of Representatives looked and sounded good, producing some positive reactions that could expand the embattled president’s short-term support. Trump’s hour-long address made solving massive national problems sound possible, from creating a more vibrant economy to revamping and expanding health care, if only both parties follow his lead.