Popular hormone-based drugs for treating an enlarged prostate could increase men's risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, a new study suggests. A group of German men taking the drug Avodart (dutasteride) for three years wound up with higher blood sugar and cholesterol levels than men taking another class of prostate medication that does not affect male hormones,… Read More
"The clinical diagnosis shows a disc bulge in their neck and some arthritis, so their neck symptoms are not associated with the crash. Lots of folks have those and do not have pain although it could be a minimal herniation. It's our diagnosis that it was there before the crash." This statement from an adjuster is an argument that has… Read More
In the prior writing we explored the criteria for vehicle integrity. In this writing we'll expand on conservation of momentum. You're encouraged to do so when you haven't read the previous article. Expanding on Conservation of Momentum Remember we previously said, "The momentum moving into a collision could be accounted for at the outcome" when we discussed the concept of… Read More
You may be familiar with osteoporosis, the so-called “brittle bone” disease, but there is another condition – sarcopenia – that can lead to disability as we age, a top expert says. “Sarcopenia is an age-related condition that can make walking and daily functioning difficult. It can also set the stage for bone fractures but, unlike osteoporosis, few people are aware… Read More
UK research has revealed that many middle-aged office workers are as sedentary as elderly pensioners. Carried out by the University of Edinburgh's Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, the team gathered data on 14,367 people in Scotland taken from the 2012-14 Scottish Health Survey, to look at how age and sex affected weekday and weekend sedentary time. Defined as time… Read More
Related Articles UTEP softball head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk announced the addition of pitcher Kira McKechnie on Wednesday. McKechnie played her first two years at Fresno State and will have two years of eligibility with the Miners. McKechnie will join fellow transfer pitcher Julia Wright, and UTEP sophomore hurlers Devyn Cretz and Allie Johnson for the 2018 season. �We are excited… Read More
There are many factors that play a role in the dynamics of collisions. These include vehicle design and type, speeds, angles of approach, kinetic & potential energy, momentum, acceleration factor, friction... the list is quite long. There are a few constants in which we are curious. These constants are the building blocks of the planet and they make the world… Read More
In the first part of this 2-part series, chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez looked at the likely signs and symptoms of disc Herniation, in addition to the selection standards for micro-discectomy surgery in athletes. In this report he discusses the lengthy rehab period following a micro-discectomy procedure, and provides a plethora of strength based exercises. Surgeries to ease disc herniation, with… Read More
Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), has been a poorly understood condition known to the majority of healthcare providers as difficult to objectify and manage. Historically, there has been no testing available to conclude an accurate diagnosis. In the absence of objective imaging findings of bleeding in the brain, a diagnosis of "mild traumatic brain injury" has… Read More
Obesity is not only an epidemic for the human race. One third of dogs and cats also suffer from it, according to a new American study. A lack of exercise, overfeeding and genetics are all contributory factors. According to this American study published recently by Banfield Pet Hospital, the number of overweight and obese cats rose by 169% in the… Read More