Big eyelids are beautiful, but knowing exactly apply makeup to enhance them can be a little confusing. Read below to learn the tricks of the trade. By following these steps, you can learn the best way to apply your eye makeup and let the beauty of your eyes shine through. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Shadow. Stick to darker colors to reduce the size of your lids. Try a medium brown on your lids. Add a dark brown, gray or even black to the crease and spread outward, extending slightly past the outer corners. Highlight your brow bone with a light color such as tan, beige or light pink. Highlight with white for a more dramatic look.
2. Line your eyes on top of the shadow in a thick black line with an eye pencil. Smudge the line so that it is not very defined. The thick line will cut the size of your lids slightly. If you feel that your eyes are large in general and you want to make them appear smaller, then line the inner rim on the bottom of your eye with the same black; otherwise, skip lining under your eyes all together.
3. Curl your upper lashes and apply one coat of black mascara. If your eyes in general are average size to small, apply a light coat of mascara to the lower lashes as well. If your eyes in general are large in size, then skip the mascara on the lower lashes. Curling your lashes will open the eyes up and over your eyelids.
4. Keep your eyebrows relatively thick and the arch minimal. If your eyebrows are sparse or over tweezed, fill them in by brushing some shadow in a shade close to your natural brows into sparse areas.
5. For an evening look, apply the same makeup a little heavier and you are ready for a night on the town! Try some eye glitter or sheer eye shadow on the brow bone for a little extra shine!
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An HMO, or health maintenance organization, is a type of health insurance that consists of a group of health care providers who offer their services to individuals and families who choose to participate in their group. All HMOs are not the same. Several types of HMOs exist, each with its own structure and regulations.
Staff Model
Health care providers in this model are direct employees of the HMO. They have offices in the HMO's buildings and receive a salary directly from the HMO and see only patients belonging to the HMO.
Group Model
In this model, it's the group rather than the individual providers that contracts with the HMO. The HMO pays the group, which in turn decides distribute the money among each of its members. Providers within a group model do not see patients outside the HMO.
Open-panel Model
Health care providers who wish to see both HMO and non-HMO patients and use their own offices can contract with an IPA, or independent practice association, which in turn contracts with the HMO. The IPA receives a fixed amount for each of its patients. Because of their ability to see non-HMO patients, you can continue to see providers in an IPA even if you started seeing them through an HMO and are no longer a member of the HMO.
Network Model
The commonly-used network model involves an HMO contracting with a combination of individual providers, groups and IPAs, often creating a wider range of providers for its members than the other models.
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Your doctor believes you may have a calcium deposit (or calcification) on or in your lung. He may also use the term: 'pulmonary calcification'. While calcium deposits in the lung are usually benign (non-cancerous), they can become malignant. Calcium deposits should be monitored both to prevent cancer, and because many of the conditions that cause calcification are also serious.
What are Calcium Deposits?
Calcium deposits are small accumulations of calcium, which can accumulate anywhere in your body. These create bone spurs, kidney and gall stones, and, in the shoulder, tendonitis. Many calcium deposits don't require medical treatment (they can even be reabsorbed right back into your body). In the lungs, however, they can be a sign that you have a serious underlying condition that is causing them to form.
Symptoms of Calcium Deposits in the Lungs
Symptoms include increasing difficulty in breathing (particularly after what may have seemed like a normal cold), faster-than-normal breathing (tachypnea), wheezing, a cough that sounds 'tight' and dry, loss of appetite and cyanosis (a blueish color evident in facial skin or lips).
Diagnosing a Calcium Deposit
Most calcium deposits in the lungs are discovered by accident (often during a chest x-ray done for other reasons). A CT scan is better at detecting deposits than an MRI. You may also need a variety of imaging tests, possibly including chest radiography, computed tomographic scans and bone scintigraphy. A biopsy may also be needed.
What Causes Calcium Deposits?
Many things can contribute to a calcium deposit forming in the lungs. Infections (chronic bronchitis and pneumonia), tuberculosis, previous lung injuries, histoplasmosis (a fungal infection), long-time asbestos exposure and chronic kidney disease (which can create high levels of calcium in your blood) are all possible causes.
Other Factors
Other factors are endocrine gland problems (where your body develops difficulty in processing calcium), hypercalcemia (elevated calcium levels in the blood), enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity, active angiogenesis and rare disorders like sarcoidosis or amyloidosis.
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Less than half of all households currently subscribe to digital cable. While the price difference between digital and analog has become almost insignificant and digital cable is available practically everywhere, many people still don't fully understand the difference between the two types of cable.
Instructions
Compare Digital to Analog Cable
1. Decide what is important to you in a cable provider. When you compare, digital cable usually has the advantage of being able to reproduce a large number of channels that are not available in analog cable. Availability will depend largely on where you live, but even some of the more basic channels, such as National Geographic and SportsNet, may not be available to analog subscribers.
2. Choose digital cable if you are looking for on-screen extras, parental control features or on-demand programs. Analog cable simply reproduces programs when the TV is turned on, but does not offer the possibility of adjusting your preferences. If you don't have small children at home or if you only watch cable occasionally, you may not miss these features.
3. Compare and contrast picture quality, if possible. If watched at different times or on screens of differing quality and/or size, you may not notice much difference. The difference of digital cable will be especially noticeable when watched on HDTV screens or flat screens, as these screens are especially designed for it.
4. Stick with analog if you are looking for top-of-the-line sound quality. Digital cable is still somewhat behind in this aspect, although it's expected to catch up within the next few years. Sound quality is not as important if you have a multiple-speaker DVD system, because you will be able to hook up the TV to the speakers and get your sound through them rather than directly through the TV.
5. Keep cost in mind when choosing a cable system. The price for digital has come down considerably over the past few years, but it's still higher than analog. The price for installation is also higher, as it requires an additional remote control, some hardware and a professional to set it up.
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Starting a preschool can fulfill a lifelong dream.
It is difficult to find grants specifically intended for starting a preschool. However, if you are serious about starting a preschool and are persistent, you should be able to obtain funds. As long as you apply on time and follow the proper application procedures, you should be able to obtain money from one organization or more.
The ALCOA Foundation
ALCOA Foundation subsidies can be used for teachers or for curriculum improvement, particularly in the areas of math and science. You can receive funding for program development if you work with students aged preschool through 12th grade. There is no deadline for applying for these subsidies as proposals are reviewed every month. The average award amount is $4,000.
In order to be eligible for this award, you must have 501(c)3 status. This means you must be recognized for tax purposes as a legal, non-profit organization.
To enhance your chances of success, focus on asking for funds for one program, rather than detailing too many in your application. The ALCOA Foundation will not sort through long and detailed records to decide which of your programs to support. Long complicated applications will usually end in refusal.
In order to start the application process, call the ALCOA Foundation corporate office at 412-553-4545 and ask for a local contact in your community. Once you submit your application, and they deem your program eligible for funding, they will make a recommendation to the National Council.
The National Institute of Health
In order to qualify for this funding, focus your activities on children ages six and under. You must also show that you and your staff are studying the prevention and management of obesity. Your program can focus on diet or exercise and your study should have the potential for future research. You are allowed to work with other programs and professionals for your research, including teachers and local programs.
It is recommended that you focus on the importance of the home environment and the influence of children's families as these are highlighted by the agency. The aim of the project is to establish methods and practices that will impact on a child, and his family's behavior, with regard to eating habits and obesity (with the intention of finding strategies to promote healthy living).
Both profit and non-profit organizations can apply for this funding. The amount you can be awarded varies, but the ceiling is $200,000.
The Full Service Community Schools Program
This program was designed as an all encompassing solution to improve education, life experience, academic success, social growth, health education, family assistance and community member involvement. The Full Service Community Schools Program encourages many different sectors of the community to work together to achieve these goals.
Through this program, efforts between schools, community organizations, public parties and private parties are encouraged. Ultimately, the aim is to improve academic achievements through community collaboration. Twelve awards are made, each with a cap of $500,000. There is no requirement on your part to share costs or match the investment.
The Meal Reimbursement Program
Through The Meal Reimbursement Program, you can receive reimbursement for food costs and menu suggestions. There are a number of free activities for you to take part in, including workshops, a calendar of activities and free Internet record keeping. There are two tiers of reimbursement, and you will have to check which tier you are eligible for. The higher level is aimed at low-income districts and families and you can receive about $75 per month for each child. The lower band averages about $37 per month, per child. In order to qualify, you must agree to keep detailed meal and snack records, after you are registered and approved for the program.
The Idea Cafe
The program operates by sponsoring competitions. You must apply and register in order to become eligible for funding. The application is simple: all you have to do is sign up and then complete a basic form.
Innovation is their primary focus and you must either own a business or be in the process of setting one up. However, they do encourage a fun approach. The cut-off limit for grants is $1000 and you must help them to understand who will benefit from your unique program. In order to do this, you have to provide them with a description of your innovative "idea."
Project TEACH
This educational grant will offer you a scholarship to obtain an Associates or Bachelors degree. These degrees are essential if you want to be qualified enough to open a preschool in the first place. You can also receive funding for the Child Development Associate's Credential (CDA) scholarship, Assessment Scholarship and the Renewal Scholarship.
The fund is increased yearly depending on your academic performance and it pays for tuition and books. This allows you to use your personal money to pay for other things, such as housing and student loans.
In order to qualify for this grant, you must be employed in a daycare or preschool facility, or own a daycare or preschool facility, and you must commit to continuing in this line of work after graduation.
Dissertation Funding
You can use dissertation funding to finance a new preschool or daycare facility. Your preschool or daycare facility must be part of your dissertation project, and you must use the funding to encourage research into child care policy. You could be eligible for up to $30,000 in the first year and up to $20,000 in the second year. Only five awards are given each year, and you can only be given the subsidy for a maximum of 2 years.
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Grants are money given to you without a need for repayment. While the federal government gives out grants, they are not the only source. You can also get grant money from the State of Ohio. A number of departments in the state government offer grants, meaning that you can get money for a variety of reasons.
Department of Health
The state's Department of Health offers grants. This is to foster the public health programs in Ohio at the city and county level. There are grants for preventing a number of diseases, as well as health services for needy families in the state. Preventative grants exist for cardiovascular health, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis. There are family services grants for pregnant mothers, HIV/AIDS care, autism diagnoses and black lung treatment. Your organization can apply for these grants directly from the Department of Health.
Department of Development
The Ohio Department of Development offers energy grants through the Ohio Energy Resources Division. The state receives money from the federal government that it allocates for expanding the use of alternative and renewable energies in the state. There are also grants and other incentives for those who invest in renewable and clean energy sources in Ohio. The state also provides both money and technical support to rural communities.
Education Scholarships and Grants
The State of Ohio offers several grants for those seeking public education in the state. This includes grants for students pursuing a specific vocation, such as nursing. There are also grants funded by the federal government, but administered by the state, such as the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. The John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program provides money for those who enter public service in the realm of law.
Ohio Arts Council
The Ohio Arts Council offers grants for culture in the state. Grants are available for organizations involved in access to the arts, as well as colleges and universities in the state. Individual artists can also apply for grants. This includes traditional and folk arts, art for disabled artists and residential artists. You must submit grant applications to the state arts council. However, the staff will help you craft your grant proposal.
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Patients scheduled for surgery are advised to quit smoking, at least temporarily. The negative effects of cigarette smoke can impact a patient's ability to handle anesthesia, and increase the risk of surgical and post-operative complications. How long a patient abstains from smoking prior to surgery can effect the rate of complications.
Benefits of Quitting Before Surgery
According to the Mayo Clinic, smokers scheduled for surgery should quit as far in advance of the scheduled procedure as possible, and abstain from smoking for at least one week afterward.
A patient who quits smoking will experience almost immediate benefits. Nicotine leaves the body within eight to 12 hours. Within 12 to 24 hours, there is a significant decrease in the amount of carbon monoxide present in the body. The presence of nicotine and carbon monoxide both reduce the flow of oxygen to the bloodstream, and increase the chance of a heart attack. By quitting smoking, even on the day of a scheduled surgery, the patient should experience a reduction in levels of nicotine and carbon monoxide, and thereby increase the amount of oxygen getting into the bloodstream.
Between four and eight weeks after quitting smoking, the body's ability to heal wounds increases greatly.
For smokers who quit 10 weeks prior to surgery, the rate of surgical and post-operative complications is nearly identical to the rate of complications in their nonsmoking counterparts.
Other Effects of Smoking (Relative to Surgery)
In addition to increasing the levels of carbon monoxide in the blood, the nicotine in cigarettes causes the body to require more oxygen. In effect, smoking increases the demand for oxygen, while simultaneously decreasing the supply.
Smoking also damages the lungs. It shrinks the airways and makes the lungs more prone to collapse. This, in turn, increases the risk of infection and pulmonary complications.
Risks of Quitting
When it comes to quitting smoking, the data is not entirely positive. Studies have shown that a patient who quits immediately prior to surgery may have a greater risk of pulmonary complications than a patient who continues smoking. Doctors are not exactly clear about why this is, but there is speculation that the absence of smoke causes the smoker not to cough as much, which allows mucus and other secretions to build up in the airways. The pulmonary benefits of quitting smoking may take as long as four to eight weeks before notable improvement is realized.
Surgery: Motivation to Quit for Good
There are substantial benefits to quitting smoking prior to surgery. Ideally, the patient will quit at least 10 weeks before undergoing a procedure. Oftentimes an impending surgery can provide the impetus a smoker needs in order to kick the habit for good. Quitting smoking will afford tremendous health benefits, not just in the immediate future, but for the rest of the patient's life.
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You cannot discriminate against an employee based on a genetic test.
Genetic discrimination occurs when an entity treats someone unjustly based on his or her genetic profile, such as a predisposition to cancer. Although genetic testing is legal, it can become the basis for a discrimination lawsuit.
Federal
As of 2010, the most important federal law on genetic testing is the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). GINA prohibits insurers and employers from bias in plans and hiring based on the results of a genetic test.
Geography
Most policies regarding the use of genetic testing and its results belong to the states. Twelve states, for example, require permission or consent to perform a genetic test, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Penalties
Penalties for violating genetic testing depend on the particular statute. Violating GINA results in a minimum $100 fine for minor violations and up to $15,000 for severe violations, such as blatantly ignoring the law.
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Self examination of the testicles is important for recognizing the first signs of testicular cancer, a common male cancer diagnosed in men ages 15 to 34. Early diagnosis increases the likelihood of survival. To look for symptoms of testicular cancer, gently roll each testicle between your fingers.
Lump or Mass
Look for a semisoft lump or mass in either of the testicles. The lump may feel painful and should stay dormant when touched. The lump should not move or float around. According to the Testicular Cancer Resource Center, lumps that float inside the scrotum are not cancerous.
Pain
Do you have pain and tenderness in your testicles? The testicles can also look swollen or enlarged. The testicles should feel heavy or painful enough to cause discomfort.
Changes in Breasts
Look for an enlargement in both breasts followed by tenderness or pain. According to UrologyChannel.com, this symptom could indicate some types of testicular cancers that cause breast enlargement, such as choriocarcinoma, Leydig cell tumors, or Sertoli cell tumors. It causes this symptom because it causes the body to produce too many hormones, including estrogen.
Other Symptoms
A dull ache in the groin or abdomen may be a symptom. Other symptoms that can indicate testicular cancer include sudden or unexplained fatigue, unusual hardness in the testicles and heaviness in the abdomen.
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A radiologist is a doctor who performs and interprets diagnostic tests. Types of tests can include an X-ray, CAT scan, ultrasound, upper GI test, MRI, barium enema and even nuclear medicine scans. At times, a radiologist can also treat the problem found.
Instructions
1. Prepare for a long and intense course of study and training if you want to become a radiologist. Because radiology deals with all the areas of medicine, training requires approximately 15 years. Take advanced high school courses in math and science. Volunteer work in a hospital gives you good experience and looks good on a college application.
2. Enroll in college and take pre-med courses. Make excellent grades, especially in science courses to qualify for medical school. Take creative writing classes and communication. You must have good written and verbal skills to become a radiologist.
3. Pass the exams and get into medical school. Work hard and achieve excellence in chemistry, organic chemistry, advanced biology and physics.
4. Complete five years of residency. You must be able to diagnose such conditions as gallstones, kidney stones, broken bones, torn ligaments, pneumonia, internal bleeding and cancer. You must have an intense thirst for knowledge and enjoy performing procedures in order to become a good radiologist.
5. Work hard, achieve excellent grades on your medical board exams and qualify for a fellowship program. Most take one or two years. You must get hands-on training in performing biopsies, draining abscesses, doing angioplasties and treating aneurysms.
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Include several lower chest muscle exercises in your upper body workout.
Weight training exercises for the lower chest muscles help to improve the overall appearance of the upper torso. How often to train the lower chest each week depends on the overall fitness goals of the individual. For the lower chest muscles to really stand out, it is important to maintain a healthy diet. Performing a regular abdominal workout will also help the lower chest muscles to be more visible.
Decline Barbell Bench Press
Decline barbell bench presses are an exercise that many bodybuilders use to develop the lower chest. Before you attempt the exercise, make sure you put on a weight belt for back support. It is also a good idea to have a spotter standing by, in case you are unable to finish the last repetition you attempt. To start the exercise, lie down on the decline bench and put your feet under the leg pads for stability. Make sure the barbell is centered on the rack, then place your hands on the bar slightly wider than shoulder width. Lift the bar off of the rack and slowly lower it down to your chest. Try not to bounce the weight off of your chest during the movement. Press the bar back up to complete the repetition.
Decline Dumbbell Fly
The decline dumbbell fly can help you increase the size of the outer chest muscles. You may want to use a pair of fingerless gloves to help you grip the dumbbells during the exercise. If you do not have a spotter, hold a dumbbell in each hand, then sit on the edge of the decline bench. Rest the dumbbells on your thighs with your thumbs facing up and slide your feet under the leg pads. Lie back on the bench and bring the dumbbells up to the sides of your chest, with your thumbnails facing you. Press the dumbbells up to start the exercise, then slowly lower them out to the side. Keep your elbows slightly bent as you lower the dumbbells. To finish the repetition, lift your arms back up until the dumbbells are nearly touching.
Dumbbell Pullover
You only need a single dumbbell to perform dumbbell pullovers. The exercise can be difficult at first, so make sure you use a light dumbbell until you are able to perform the lift correctly. Choose a dumbbell to use, then lie down on a flat bench. Your head should be near the end of the bench or slightly over the edge. Hold the dumbbell with both hands and press it up toward the ceiling. To start the exercise, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head as far as you can stretch. Raise your arms back up to the starting position to finish the repetition.
Finding the right billing code is critical to getting paid for a biopsy.
Billers and coders work hard to turn the work of doctors, nurses and other clinicians into monetary reimbursements. With all the ICD-9 and CPT codes, it can be a challenge to match the correct code to a procedure. One wrong number and an insurance company or government agency can delay payment. When it comes to coding a frozen section biopsy, you must make sure you supply the correct code.
Instructions
1. Check with the physician, nurse or clinician responsible for the patient's procedure to make sure you not only understand the procedure that was performed, but how and where it was performed. You will need the method and location of biopsy for the ICD-9 code. The frozen section determines the CPT code.
2. Look up the appropriate ICD-9 code for the biopsy. This varies depending on the part of the body and technique used. For example, a biopsy of the urethra performed via cystourethroscopy is assigned to codes 57.32 and 58.23 while an exploratory thoracoscopy and a pleural biopsy receive 34.21 and 34.24 respectively.
3. Check your most recent CPT code set to make sure there have been no updates to the 88331 and 88332 codes for frozen section biopsies. Use free CPT directories available online to stay up to date.
4. Enter CPT code 88331 for the first frozen section biopsy and 88332 for all subsequent units.
5. Call the insurer you are billing if you have questions.
Mobile radiology grants support under-served communities.
Radiology is a field of medicine that uses technological devices like x-rays, mammograms, computed axial tomography (CAT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnostic purposes and to treat patients. Mobile radiology grants assist health care providers and outreach programs in their efforts to deliver quality health care to under-served populations in rural and urban regions across the United States.
The Avon Foundation
The Avon Foundation, established in 1955, is a public charity devoted to improving the lives of women and their families nationwide. The foundation provides grants in specific areas, such as breast cancer awareness, domestic empowerment and the economic advancement of women.
In 2005, the Avon Foundation provided the Siteman Cancer Center at the University of Washington in St. Louis, Missouri, with a grant that enabled the cancer center to purchase mobile mammography vans. The grant helped to expand the clinic's outreach program especially in under-served rural regions in Missouri. Up to 4,000 women were able to receive mammography screenings per year in rural and urban regions of Missouri.
The Avon Foundation
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105-0196
866-505-2866
avonfoundation.org
Ohio Third Frontier Grants
Ohio's Third Frontier Grants support a variety of statewide technology-based research and development initiatives. The program has been extended until 2015 and is committed to expanding job growth as well as promoting the innovation of new products and industries in Ohio.
Targeted areas for research and development include energy, biomedical and entrepreneurial programs, as well as the Ohio Loan Fund. The Medical Imaging program provides technical and financial support for projects that address innovative approaches for commercializing medical imaging components and systems, including mobile radiology programs. Eligible projects include manufacturing processes, cost-reduction strategies and new approaches for delivering medical imaging services.
In April 2010, Ohio State University's Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging (WCI-BMI) received $17.1 million to advance its biomedical technology program. Proceeds from the grant were used to enhance the center's mobile radiology unit, which is equipped with state-of-the-art scanners and travels nationwide to children's hospitals on a weekly basis.
Ohio Third Frontier Grants
30 E. Broad St., Suite 4040
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-466-6511
development.ohio.gov
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The Susan G. Komen Foundation was established in 1982 to honor Susan Komen, a victim of breast cancer. Komen for the Cure supports breast cancer initiatives globally and is affiliated with 122 offices.
The foundation provides grants for a variety of breast cancer-related community programs, particularly among under-served populations. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for mobile mammography screening centers or services that will provide a greater access of breast-health services to under-served communities.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
133 Fayetteville St., Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-493-2873
komennctriangle.org
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Medical transcription jobs require computer proficiency.
Medical transcription jobs are currently in high demand throughout North and South Carolina. These jobs require you to transcribe medical information and translate a physician's dictation via a computer program.
If you want to become a medical transcriptionist, you must be an extremely proficient computer-user with effective grammar and writing skills. You must also comply with all state and federal regulations, HIPAA privacy regulations and specific company policies.
Requirements and Skills
Some essential requirements you must meet for this job include handling confidential patient data, following specific medical office procedures, adhering to state and federal regulations and managing medical reports.
In addition, you must be skilled in transcribing medical documentation and reports using prescribed formats, and you will be expected to ensure accurate grammar, spelling and quality documentation. As a medical transcriptionist, you should be familiar with medical terms and work effectively with a variety of clinical professionals and business associates.
North Carolina Jobs
Raw population counts reflect that most of these jobs can be found in Raleigh, Charlotte and Winston-Salem. On the other hand, North Carolina cities that pay the highest medical transcriptionist salary are Winston-Salem, Burlington and Greensboro.
South Carolina Jobs
Spartanburg, Florence and Greenville offer the most medical transcription jobs in South Carolina; this conclusion is strictly based on population counts. On the other hand, Greenville, Columbia and Charleston offer more jobs--based on raw numbers. The highest paid medical transcriptionists work in Columbia, Greenville and Florence. Myrtle Beach, Columbia and Charleston do not currently have many available medical transcription jobs.
Keep in mind, however, that demand for medical transcriptionists was projected to increase 11% between 2008 and 2018.
Salary
According to Future MT, a medical transcriptionist's income ranges from $13,988 to $28,353 per year for part-time jobs and from $22,381 to $45,364 per year for full-time jobs. Transcriptionists with more experience and certifications can earn from $60,000 to $80,000 annually. This job's median annual salary in the United States is $50,535.
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Granite is a very popular stone for home construction projects, and is found in floors, counter tops, and even walls. Granite comes in a variety of colors and is usually sealed so that water and other liquids cannot soak into and ruin the surface of the stone. Granite is actually made of many different types of minerals, such as quartz and feldspar. It is this wide range of minerals that creates the possibility of dangers from granite counter tops. Does this Spark an idea?
Radon
Radon is essentially a radioactive gas. All elements produce a certain amount of low-level radiation, and if left uncontained, this radiation can seep through the soil and into homes. Granite itself can serve as a repository for radon, increasing levels of radon in the home. Radon is monitored by organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency, and in high doses it can cause a variety of illnesses, notably lung cancer.
The EPA and other organizations have studied the dangers of radon in granite counter tops, and have decided that there is no need to remove granite counter tops from existing houses. However, there is a possibility that the rare radon-loaded granite counter top may be responsible for higher levels of radon in homes, and need to be replaced. Tests can pinpoint dangerous radon levels and their causes.
Gamma Radiation
Gamma radiation is a type of electro-magnetic radiation that is dangerous to humans, causing radiation sickness and cancers if exposed to high amounts. Granite tops can emit a high amount of gamma radiation, but the instance is rare, and there is no way to find out which counters may release these hazardous amounts without testing. Measurements of gamma radiation will only show the exposure rate at the surface of the granite: it does not show what the average radiation dose is for those living in the house, which makes it difficult to judge exact danger.
Microbial Growth
Because stone surfaces can be porous, especially those without heavy sealers in place, they can foster the growth of bacteria that sinks down into the stone. This becomes a problem with granite counter tops that are not regularly cleaned. Dangerous bacteria can develop and find their way into foods prepared carelessly on the counter. Granite is more prone to this bacteria colonization than other types of stone.
Between 1 and 5 percent of all breast cancer cases in the U.S. are inflammatory breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, it is an aggressive form of cancer and is often diagnosed in women who are younger than women diagnosed with other forms of breast cancer.
Identification
In inflammatory breast cancer, lymph vessels in the skin of the breast are blocked by cancer cells. This causes breast tissue to become red, swollen and inflamed. The area may be warm to the touch.
Classification
Inflammatory breast cancer is classified as either stage IIIB or stage IV breast cancer.
Stage IIIB Inflammatory Breast Cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, Stage IIIB inflammatory breast cancer is described as "locally advanced." This means the cancer cells have spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes.
Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer
The National Cancer Institute defines Stage IV as "cancer that has spread to other organs." Inflammatory breast cancer is described as "aggressive" and fast-moving.
Cancer Staging
Physicians find stages useful for describing the development of cancer in patients. However, individual cases vary. Only a treating physician can diagnose the stage and development of a specific patient.
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Choose a Texas physician from a network local of health care providers.
Having adequate health insurance is an important concern for most Americans today. The right coverage for you, your family or business may vary as do many health insurance plans nationwide. Whether you are a business, family, individual or have a pre-existing condition, many Texas health insurance companies can custom design a plan to fit your needs.
FirstCare
The FirstCare Insurance Company was established in 1985 in Amarillo, Texas, and now serves clients in the northern, central and western regions of Texas. Offices are located in Amarillo, Lubbock, Waco and Abilene. In addition to a variety of HMO and PPO insurance plans, FirstCare also offers numerous options for clients that participate in medicaid and medicare programs, children's health insurance programs, coverage for individuals and small, large and medium sized businesses and administrative services for self-insured companies and organizations.
FirstCare Health Plans
12940 N HWY 183
Austin, TX 78750
800-431-7737
firstcare.com
Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool
The Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool concentrates on providing a number of health benefits for clients who are afflicted by pre-existing conditions. To qualify for coverage, candidates with pre-existing conditions must have been previously insured for at least six months before entering the risk pool. Once accepted, you can obtain health insurance benefit packages at standard market premium rates that will not be subject to any pre-existing condition exclusions.
Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool
1701 Directors Blvd, Suite 120
Austin, TX 78744
888-398-3927
txhealthpool.org
Valley Baptist Health Plans
According to its website, Valley Baptist Health Plans received a 95 percent member satisfaction rate in a recent health plan satisfaction survey. The company is locally owned and operated, concentrating on the specific needs of the Texas Rio Grande Valley community. You can obtain individual health plans or corporate health insurance plans for companies with a staff of 51 persons or more. You may choose your own provider or select from several physicians in your HMO or PPO network to receive the maximum benefits of your health plan.
Valley Baptist Health Plans
2005 Ed Carey Drive
Harlingen, TX 78550
956-389-2273
valleyhealthplans.com
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Coders should take a class in medical terminology.
Properly trained medical insurance billers and coders are valuable assets to physician offices, clinics, hospitals and government facilities. In order to excel at medical billing and coding, individuals need a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, be proficient in medical terminology, have excellent word processing skills and have an understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to medical claims. Courses are available at local schools and online by numerous colleges and vocational schools.
Anatomy and Physiology
An understanding of anatomy is vital for medical billers.
Medical insurance billers and coders need an understanding of the human body and the body's systems, such as the cardiovascular and reproductive systems. A course in anatomy and physiology gives coders the basic knowledge, enabling them to read and comprehend a physician's report and assign the correct procedure codes to the insurance claim form.
Medical Terminology
Coders must be able to understand physician notes and procedures.
Professional billers and coders need to complete a class designed to teach the skills required to pronounce, spell and understand the meaning of medical terms. Successful completion of a medical terminology class will enable a coder to read a term such as cardiology, and determine that cardi(a) means of or pertaining to the heart and logy means the study of; therefore, cardiology is the study of the heart.
Word Processing
Typing and 10-key skills are required.
A course in typing and 10-key skills will help the student gain the proficiency and speed required of medical billers and coders. Insurance claim forms must be completed correctly, with the exact code for each diagnosis and procedure. Keying errors will result in claim rejections, thus negatively impacting both time and financial resources. Students need proper keystroke technique and hours of practice to perfect word processing skills.
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Children can get insurance in New Jersey through NJ FamilyCare.
New Jersey has a health insurance program for children and some parents who are considered low income. This insurance is called NJ FamilyCare. This program is an excellent resource for parents who do not receive insurance through their employers and cannot afford to purchase decent insurance on their own. Even if the parents aren't eligible to be covered, they can feel relief in knowing that their children will receive proper medical care until the age of 18.
Who is Eligible
NJ FamilyCare covers all children whose parents' income falls within 350 percent of the federal poverty level. Parents also may qualify if their income falls within 133 percent of the federal poverty level. Applicants must be uninsured for a period of at least three months before they become eligible for NJ FamilyCare.
Income eligibility is determined by the size of the family as well as the total income, so a family of five can make more money than a family of four and still qualify for insurance. NJ FamilyCare provides an income eligibility chart for potential applicants on its website (see Resources).
HMOs Associated with NJ FamilyCare
NJ FamilyCare offers its recipients four HMO choices. They include AmeriGroup Corporation, Healthfirst NJ, UnitedHealthcare and Horizon NJ Health. Not all four HMO options are available in every New Jersey county. Parents must check the county list (see Resources) to locate the HMOs that they have to choose from. Visiting each HMO separately will help parents choose which one best fits their child's health needs.
Applying for NJ FamilyCare
Parents can apply to NJ FamilyCare in three ways. First, parents can visit their local Social Services building and apply directly from the office. A second option is to download the NJ FamilyCare application from the agency's website (see Resources), print it out, fill in the information and mail it to the address on the form. Finally, applicants can submit an online application. With all three methods, applicants must submit supporting documentation for proof of identity, proof of address and proof of all income sources.
Contacting NJ FamilyCare
Parents may find that the doctors their children need do not accept the HMO they chose when they first enrolled with NJ FamilyCare. If this happens, the parent can contact one of NJ FamilyCare's health benefits coordinators by calling 800-701-0710 and request a change in HMO. Parents may also wish to contact a health benefits coordinator to locate doctors, specialists or pharmacies within the HMO that they selected. NJ FamilyCare recommends that parents keep a record of all calls made to the health benefits coordinator. This information should include the date, time of the call and the representative to whom the parent spoke.
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A radiologist's main duties involve working with diagnostic imaging equipment. Although radiologists work mainly in hospitals, doctor's offices and laboratories, they are not subject to the same levels of stress and work hours as other health care employees, such as doctors and nurses. Radiologists may earn an hourly wage or yearly salary.
Median Wage
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for a radiologist was $53,240 in 2009, which translates into $25.59 per hour, assuming 40 hours are worked per week. Radiologists typically work a 40-hour week -- however, since most work in hospitals, they are sometimes required to be on call. Overtime is typically paid at a rate of time and a half.
Industry
A radiologist's expected wage fluctuates depending in which industry he works for. According to the BLS, hospitals employed 127,820 out of the 213,560 radiologists in 2009 and paid a mean wage of $26.33 per hour. Physician offices employed 44,000 radiologists and paid a slightly lower wage of $24.45 per hour. Medical and diagnostic laboratories employed the majority of the remaining radiologists and paid $27.53 an hour.
Competition
Location is another factor that dictates a radiologist's hourly wage. Certain states do not necessarily pay more than another because of a higher budget, but because the number of radiologists is less than in others. For example, according to the BLS, the highest paying state for radiologists in 2009 was Massachusetts with an hourly mean wage of $32.95. Radiologists accounted for 1.983 per 1,000 employees in Massachusetts. On the other side of the spectrum is West Virginia, which employed 2.897 radiologists per 1,000 workers and pays a significantly lower mean hourly wage of $19.91.
Employment Statistics
According to the BLS, radiologists should expect an employment increase of 17 percent through 2018. When compared to other careers, that is considered faster than average. Radiologists shouldn't have a problem finding work, even in cities and states that employ an above average number of radiologists, although a radiologist's pay may seem unfavorable in those states.
Starting Out
Although there is no hard data on a radiologist's starting wage, recent college graduates should expect to earn slightly less than the median wage. That is because the median wage takes into account all radiologist's wages, including those that have been employed for multiple years and make more than someone who is just starting out.
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Dressing classy is easy, you only need to keep a handful of basic rules in mind when picking out what you will wear. Follow these steps in order to achieve a classy style. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Wear black.
Black is a safe bet when you are trying to achieve a classy style. Whether you're wearing a suit, dress pants, or a cocktail dress, if in doubt; buy it in black.
2. Don't wear anything too low cut.
If you are trying to dress classy, don't buy an outfit that shows a lot of cleavage. To get a classy look, go for an understated style of clothing rather than something flashy that will be showing a lot of skin.
3. Don't wear your dress or skirt too short.
Again, to dress classy, you need to lean towards the side of more conservative. That doesn't mean your need to wear a floor length moo-moo, just be sure that you are going to be comfortable with the amount of skin you show.
4. Wear simple, understated pieces of jewelry.
To look classy in your dress style, don't wear gobs and gobs of jewelry. Rather, go for a few pieces that compliment your outfit but don't overwhelm the look.
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Sore throats sometimes last a week. They usually don't require direct medical attention. Even when they do, doctors are less likely to prescribe antibiotics because many strains of bacteria are resistant to such treatment. Strep tests are recommended before antibiotics are prescribed to find out if it's a serious infection. Home remedy cures are the mainstay for sore throats and often help relieve pain while the body naturally fights off the infection.
Instructions
1. Take fluids that don't have caffeine. This helps prevent dehydration. Broths and soups are good and always drink plenty of water.
2. Try gargling with a mixture of salt and warm water. Add about ? tsp. of salt to a warm glass of water then gargle. Try not to swallow the mixture. This helps rid the throat area of mucus while soothing the painful areas.
3. Turn on the humidifier for your sore throat. Breathing in the added moisture keeps your throat from drying out. Make sure you have fresh water in the unit each day. Clean the humidifier's water holder on the third day.
4. Prepare a honey and lemon drink. This cure uses hot water mixed with honey and lemon. Let it cool before sipping. This drink coats your throat and clears mucus buildup.
5. Buy throat lozenges. Their purpose is to keep your throat and mouth moist and to help cleanse the throat area.
6. Gargle with apple cider vinegar. This folk remedy cure is to take a glass of water and add 2 tbsp. of the vinegar. Take only a mouthful to gargle then spit it out. Rinse mouth with regular water after each time. Some people recommend adding a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the concoction with your favorite honey.
7. Keep talking at a minimum level. Your throat needs its rest.
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Scalpels are surgical instruments commonly used in operations.
Medical professionals who work in surgical technology sterilize medical instruments used during an operation. Because surgical technologists work in the operating room and are responsible for passing instruments and assisting surgeons, they must recognize and become familiar with these tools. Educational and training programs in surgical technology prepare students for careers in this field.
Scalpel
A scalpel is a bladed surgical instrument used to make cuts in the body. This is a very sharp instrument and comes in various sizes for different types of cuts and surgeries. Most blades are made of either carbon or stainless steel and are replaced once they become dull.
Forceps
Forceps are hinged surgical instruments used to grasp and take out things during an operation. The instrument comes in a variety of sizes, and larger forceps may be used during childbirth to assist in the delivery of a baby. Forceps are also used to grasp blood vessels, tissues and foreign objects.
Clamps
Surgical clamps are used to block the flow of blood and other bodily fluids during an operation. The instrument has interlocking teeth that prevent excessive blood from being lost during surgery. Clamps can also hold tissues together in order to prevent bacteria from entering the body.
Retractors
Surgical retractors are a medical instrument used to separate the edges of a wound or incision. This instrument offers surgeons access to an area, while inflicting a minimal amount of damage to the wound. Surgical technologists may be responsible for holding these instruments in place during an operation.
Scissors
Surgeons use surgical scissors during an operation in order to cut tissues inside the human body. The blades can be either curved or angular in order to reach different areas. They are also used to cut off the ends of stitches or cut through casts.
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Mental illness is one of the main contributors to homelessness. Schizophrenia and homelessness are dual conditions that plague nearly every industrialized country in the world. In the United States, cities began to see a rise in homeless people who suffer from schizophrenia when mental institutions lost funding and began turning mental patients onto the streets. The crisis is compounded by the fact that many schizophrenics are drug addicts and/or alcoholics. Treatment is difficult, if not impossible, and funding is a continuing issue. With the challenges of treatment, increased legal issues, schizophrenics' tendency toward violence and the fact that mentally ill homeless remain homeless longer than the general homeless population, homeless schizophrenics have become modern society's untouchables.
History
In 1980, the year that Ronald Reagan became president of the United States, the Mental Health Systems Act became law. The act outlined guidance for mental health care. Newly inaugurated Regan nullified the law and recommended cutting funding to the the nation's mental health hospitals. But the trend toward deinstitutionalization began much earlier in the twentieth century. In the early 1950s, the drug Thorazine was introduced to people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. When institutionalized patients appeared to respond favorably to the drug, they were released into their communities. Psychopharmacology could not guarantee these people jobs or housing. Homelessness and mental illness became tandem societal issues that have reached critical proportions in contemporary society.
Time Frame
A time line of social and governmental changes throughout the 1980s gives insight into a decade that witnessed a sharp rise on homelessness among the mentally ill. The following information is from the "Electronic Journal of Sociology" (1998), "Ronald Reagan and the Commitment of the Mentally Ill: Capital, Interest Groups, and the Eclipse of Social Policy," by Alexandar R. Thomas. Although homelessness was increasing before 1980, reductions in funding for mental illness created an influx of psychotic patients onto America's inner-city streets. Whereas inner cities had been places where low-income populations could afford to live, gentrification began to rise, leaving the poor with fewer housing alternatives. Interestingly, psychiatric services in hospitals increased in the 1980s. This was a result of the administration's support of businesses and their move toward profits. Unfortunately, only people with health insurance could afford psychiatric treatment in the for-profit hospitals. As the numbers of mentally ill homeless people grew, mental health workers supported involuntary commitment and in-patient care. Today, many mental hospitals have closed, and a continuing abdication of federal responsibility has led to increased numbers of schizophrenic homeless persons, increased violent crimes by these persons and deteriorating hope for the homeless in general and mentally ill homeless specifically.
Effects
The obvious effect of schizophrenia and homelessness is that severely mentally ill people are lost to the streets of American cities. These unfortunates are dangers to themselves and to others. More urgently, schizophrenic homeless persons are not receiving the kind of help that can radically improve their quality of life by giving them opportunities to get off the streets and into managed care. When their situations and the homelessness in general improve, society will improve as well. Incidents of increased violence by homeless schizophrenics are dangers to the whole of society. A more insidious danger is a general tendency to accept homelessness as a tolerable problem and somebody else's headache.
Significance
When the United States government--of, by and for the people--relinquished responsibility for people who suffer from mental illness and for programs that address homelessness, it disenfranchised an entire population. According to HealthMad.com, in 2007, approximately 200,000 people were schizophrenic and homeless. What has trickled down from the federal level is a passive society that accepts the disenfranchised mentally ill and homeless populations as sad facts of life. When the least of society are ignored and outcast, the whole of society suffers. Short-term avoidance translates to long-term crisis.
Prevention/Solution
Entitlement programs must be revived. Mental health care cannot be a solely for-profit enterprise. Schizophrenic homeless persons need continuing care. This will require federal and local legislation mandating care and establishing task forces. Housing issues must be addressed for those who are mentally ill and homeless. For-profit mental health care needs regulations that require hospitals to adequately treat homeless schizophrenics and the poor who teeter on homelessness. Homelessness is not a crime, and its symptoms (loitering, for example) must be decriminalized. Finally, homelessness in America in all its permutations must be addressed by all levels of government and by society as a whole. Whether American citizens recognize it or not, avoidance of homelessness and mental illness have repercussions throughout society.
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If you've recently had a bone mineral density (BMD) test, you may be awash in the confusion of T-scores, Z-scores, and FRAX risk, worried you might have osteopenia or osteoporosis. Whether you've had a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) scan measuring hip and spine BMD or peripheral testing of heel, forearm, wrist or finger, you need to understand your bone mineral density report.
Instructions
1. Draw a number line on a sheet of paper. Put "zero" in the middle. To the right of the zero, space out positive numbers one through five (+1, +2, etc.). To the left of the zero, space out negative numbers one through five (-1, -2, etc.). Draw a vertical line through +1 and -1. Draw a vertical line through -2.5.
2. Plot your T-score from your BMD test on the number line. If you have more than one T-score (for example, one from your spine and one from your hip), use the lowest number. Remember, in negative numbers "higher is lower." A score of -2 is lower than a score of -1; a score of -3 is lower than a score of -2. The T-score is a comparison of your bone density to that of a healthy 30-year-old at the peak of bone density. The T-score is the number your doctor will use to diagnose osteoporosis.
3. Plot your Z-score on the number line. The Z-score is a comparison of your bone density to what would be normal for someone of your age and size. A Z-score above -2 (to the right of -2 on the number line) is considered normal. However, Z-scores are not used to diagnose osteoporosis, as many older people may have a normal Z-score, yet may still be at risk for fracture based on their T-score or other factors.
4. Determine whether you have osteopenia or osteoporosis based on your T-score. The further left of the zero on your number line, the more you are at risk. If your T-score falls between +1 and -1, your bone density is normal. If your T-score falls between -1 and -2.5, you have low bone density or osteopenia. If your T-score falls at -2.5 or lower, the diagnosis is osteoporosis.
5. Use the online FRAX calculation tool noted below in Resources to determine your fracture risk. Click "Calculation Tool" and choose your country. Fill out the questionnaire, using the conversion tool on the left side to calculate metric weight and height. Enter your T-score at question 12 and click "calculate" to determine your risk of major osteoporotic or hip fracture in the next 10 years. This may help you and your doctor make a decision about whether you should take osteoporosis medication.
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A fibroid is a non-cancerous growth found in the uterus. Surgical procedures such as hysterectomies, and myomectcomies remove fibroids to relieve symptoms. Recovery conditions vary based on the invasiveness of the procedure.
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomies remove fibroids by removing the entire uterus. Doctors perform hysterectomies in various ways including, through a large incision in the abdomen, laparoscopically through 3 to 4 small incisions in the abdomen, and vaginally through an incision in the vagina.
Recovery from hysterectomy
An abdominal hysterectomy involves a large incision and has a recovery time of 4 to 6 weeks. Laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies utilize small incisions reducing recovery time to 3 to 4 weeks. All hysterectomies require 2 to 3 day hospital stays, painkillers, potentially a catheter to assist with the passage for urine, and moving around to prevent blood clots.
Myomectomy
A myomectomy procedure removes only the fibroids, leaving the uterus intact. Doctors remove fibroids either by using one abdominal incision, laparoscopically using several small incisions or vaginally using a probe with an electric current inserted into the vagina to cut away fibroid tissue.
Recovery from myomectomy
Recovery time after a single, large incision myomectomy lasts about 4 to 6 weeks. Laparoscopic and vaginal myomectomies have shorter recovery times of 1 to 3 weeks. All mymectomies require 2 to 3 day hospital stays, painkillers, and moving around as quickly as possible to prevent blood clots.
Recovery at home
Patients should get plenty of rest, avoid heavy lifting for 6 weeks, and avoid sexual intercourse until the doctor says it's okay. Contact your doctor if your pain worsens or you develop a fever, nausea, vomiting or heavy bleeding.
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Radiologic technologists in Texas make good money taking images of patient's inner workings.
Radiologic technologists operate large and sensitive machinery such as x-ray and MRI machines to capture images of a patient's organs. These images provide assistance in diagnosis and help doctors prescribe the proper treatment for the patient's ailment. In Texas, radiologic technologists make a comfortable average salary while working with patients, machinery and paperwork all day.
Average Texas Salary
Radiologic technologists working in Texas in May 2009 averaged a salary of $52,510 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean hourly wage was $25.24. The median or 50th percentile salary in Texas was $25.15 per hour.
Texas Metro Salaries
Average salaries for radiologic technologists vary not only by employer but by location. The combined metro area of Dallas-Plano-Irving paid radiologic technologists an average of $57,930 per year, 10.3 percent more than the Texas state average and the highest paying metro in the state. San Antonio paid a little less than the Texas average at a mean $52,240 annually, while radiologic technologists in the combined metropolitan area of Austin-Round Rock made a mean $55,550 per year. Those working in Waco made less than the Texas average by 10.8 percent at $47,390 annually.
State Average Comparisons
Texan radiologic technologists fared well when comparing the state average salary with those of other states in 2009. West Virginia, the most densely populated state for radiologic technologists, only paid a mean $41,400 per year. Nearby Tennessee also paid less than the Texas state average at a mean $48,960 per year. The highest-paying state in the U.S. for radiologic technologists was Massachusetts, where the average salary was $68,530 per year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 30.5 percent increase on the Texas mean.
National Average Comparison
The mean salary for radiologic technologists in the United States in May 2009 was $54,180 per year or $26.05 hourly, according to the BLS. The median or 50th percentile was $53,240, only $730 more per year than the Texas mean salary of $52,510 per year. This makes Texas a comfortably profitable place for radiologic technologists to work.
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Radiologic or x-ray technology is one type of medical imaging career.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts the creation of 3.2 million new jobs in the health care industry from 2008 through 2018. One segment of the industry estimated to grow by 16 to 18 percent during this time frame is medical imaging. Professionals who work in this field use specialized equipment to create pictures of interior structures within patients' bodies that doctors use to diagnose illnesses, diseases and injuries.
Radiologic Technologist
Radiologic technologists operate machinery that emits invisible radiation, which create images of bones, muscles and other tissues. Sometimes called x-ray techs, professionals in the field often specialize in performing one type of testing, such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography or mammography. To work in the field, a certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree is necessary with educational programs typically requiring 21 months to four years of study to complete. Because radiologic technologists use radiation as a part of their daily jobs, the federal government mandates that states license or certify all techs before they work with patients independently. Though licensing requirements vary from state to state, a written examination or skills test is generally required. As of May 2008, technologists averaged annual salaries of $53,230, according to the BLS.
Diagostic Medical Sonographer
Often referred to as ultrasound technologists, diagnostic medical sonographers perform tests using a transducer device, which is a hand-held device that emits sound waves. Technologists apply a layer of conductive jelly to the part of a patient's body being tested and then presses the transducer against the jelly. As images appear, technologists capture them in still photographs and/or through recording live video or digital images. Sonographers may specialize in a specific field type of imaging like obstetrical and gynecological ultrasounds or neurosonography (producing images the brain, spinal cord). Most sonographers earn either two-year associate or four-year bachelor's degrees in the field though a small number of educational programs last only one year and result in a certificate. Licensing is not required in any state to work in the field. The average annual salary of diagnostic medical sonographers was $62,660 as of May 2008, reports the BLS.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Nuclear medicine technologists administer injections or oral or inhaled doses of drugs called radiopharmaceuticals into patients and then use equipment that emits gamma rays to create images. Rather than photographing the structure of internal organs, these tests create pictures of chemical processes occurring in organs like the heart or brain. For professionals who already have post-secondary education in a field like radiologic technology or sonography, one-year certificate programs in nuclear medicine technology are offered as hospitals or post-secondary institutions. Those with no previous medical training typically complete two-year associate or four-year bachelor's degrees in the field. As of 2008, half of the states in the United States required licensing for nuclear medicine technologists, explains the BLS. The criteria for these licenses differs from each state, but usually involves the successful completion of a written examination. The average annual salary for nuclear medicine technologists was $67,480 as of May 2008, according to the BLS.
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Free weights are more effective than machines because they require your muscles to balance weight themselves.
You might think that isolating the chest in weight training will burn chest fat and convert it to muscle, but this isn't true. If you're generally overweight but particularly sensitive about your chest, you'll need to start an exercise and nutrition program that allows you to burn calories and get your whole body in shape. Your chest will catch up and tone up---but it will take time because you can't target fat loss in one body spot. Instead, you must decrease fat all over to lose it in your chest as well.
Instructions
1. Start a five- or six-day weekly workout program that includes cardiovascular exercise and weight training to improve your chest.
2. Devote different days to different muscle groups. Constantly exhausting the same muscle groups will do little good; your muscles need rest to repair themselves after exertion and grow.
3. Walk briskly, run, ride a bike, or play a sport for at least 30 minutes on your cardio days to lose fat all over and on your chest. If it's difficult to do any of these for 30 minutes straight, divide your exercise into segments.
4. Strength train, with free weights if possible, two to three days a week to lose fat on your chest. Weight training continues to burn fat hours after a workout, unlike cardio training which only burns fat during and immediately after exercise.
5. Add extra chest exercises such as push-ups or a bench press on upper-body weight-training days. Although spot-toning the chest won't show immediate results if you're generally overweight, you should see results over time.
6. Replace saturated fat intake---such as that found in fast food, butter and baked goods---with monounsaturated fat such as that found in avocados, olive and canola oil. Monounsaturated fat should comprise 30 percent of your daily intake of nutrients.
7. Eat five or six small meals a day rather than three large ones. This boosts your metabolism, which effectively burns fat---including the fat on your chest.
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The breastplate is part of traditional ceremonial dress.
Native American breastplates were originally worn as protection while hunting or during battle. In the desert climate of the American Southwest, they were often worn over a bare chest in the hot summers and over a shirt in the cooler winters. The original breast plates were made with bone and tied together with sinew strips usually taken from a deer or buffalo, and were often created by a tribal "specialist." You can make your own "costume" breastplate from ordinary materials.
Instructions
1. Cut 50 of the straws in half. Cut the additional 50 straws into four equal pieces. Sponge a little dark acrylic paint at one end of each straw to give them the appearance of bone.
2. Loop the yarn through a straw and place a bead on the outer end. Loop another piece of yarn through the same straw piece and a second straw piece, again placing a bead on the outer end. Continue until you have a strip of 25 straw halves. Start a second strip for the other 25 straw halves. These are the two outer strips.
3. Use the above method to string together the quarter-length straw pieces to form two longer strips. These will be the inner strips of the breastplate.
4. Tie the two long narrow strips together then tie a short, wide strip on each end.
5. Add feathers or frayed string to the bottom of the breastplate. Tie a longer string to the top of the breastplate and tie the whole piece loosely around the neck.
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Prostate cancer signifies the presence of a tumor on the prostate gland. It is an abnormal growth that can be benign (not growing and not lethal, often a pre-cancerous stage) or malignant (growing, spreading and potentially lethal). While urinary problems are common with prostatitis, very rarely is this a symptom of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms until it has spread elsewhere in the body. A bone scan is a definitive way to get a diagnosis of prostate cancer, rather than relying on identifying symptoms.
Where It Spreads
Once the cancer does spread beyond the prostate gland, it is likely to attack the bones. A bone scan is a commonly used test to see if the prostate cancer has metastasized. A bone scan is a test that detect damage to the bones, including damage that cancer can cause to the bones. The scan looks at the entire skeleton and looks similar to an X-ray.
How a Bone Scan Works
The test begins when the doctor injects a radioactive tracer through an IV into the bloodstream through a vein in your arm. This is the only uncomfortable part of the procedure. The tracer is safe for the patient, but it gives off a small amount of radioactivity. The tracer material is gradually absorbed into the bones. After a few hours, a gamma camera, which can detect the radioactivity, is then used to photograph the entire body. The photographing may take up to half an hour. The tracer will be excreted from the patient's body through the urine over the next two or three days.
What the Test Shows
Areas on the skeleton that have had increased growth or breakdown of bone absorb more of the tracer material than normal bone. These active areas show as "hot spots" on the gamma camera pictures. Other areas may not absorb any of the tracer. These show as "cold spots" and are considered abnormal as well. Both hot and cold spots can be indicators of cancer, though they can also indicate other conditions like arthritis or broken bones. A normal bone scan will show that the tracer is evenly dispersed throughout the skeleton.
Drawback
While a bone scan can be an excellent detection tool, it is not an early detection tool. The limitation of the scan is that it most likely won't show anything until up to five years after the cancer metastasizes.
Survival
The key to surviving prostate cancer, as with any cancer, is early detection. The National Cancer Institute looks at survival rates in three categories: local, regional and distant. Nearly 90 percent of prostate cancers are found in the local stage, meaning that the cancer hasn't spread beyond the prostate. The five-year survival rate for local-stage prostate cancer is 100 percent in the United States. If the cancer has spread to nearby areas, it is called a regional-stage prostate cancer and the survival rate is still 100 percent after five years. Distant-stage cancers are those that have spread to areas like the lymph nodes, bone or other organs and the five-year survival rate is only 31 percent.
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Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the internal structures of the body. Ultrasound technicians, also known as diagnostic medical sonographers, operate ultrasound equipment and ensure the production of high-quality images. Several ultrasound technician and sonography schools in Illinois prepare students for a career in the field of ultrasound technology.
John A. Logan College
John A. Logan College offers a diagnostic cardiac sonography program in Carterville, Illinois. Prospective students must complete general entrance requirements to the college and achieve a competitive score on the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination. The program lasts a total of 18 months, which does not include the time needed to complete general prerequisite courses in human anatomy and physiology, English composition, issues in health and patient care, pathophysiology and terminology and electives in physics, sociology and communications.
Sonography courses include diagnostic ultrasound foundations, cardiac anatomy and physiology and medical physics and instrumentation. Students also complete clinical practice hours that give them the opportunity to apply classroom concepts to real-world cardiac sonography situations.
John A. Logan College
700 Logan College Rd.
Carterville, IL 62918
618-985-2828
jal.cc.il.us
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
The Northwestern Memorial Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers a sonography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Prerequisite courses include English composition, general physics, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and college algebra. The 18-month program consists of five semesters, starting with a summer orientation. Courses in the sonography program include sectional anatomy, abdominal sonography, pathophysiology, ultrasound physics, specialty sonography and clinical education. The clinical portion of the program involves rotations in the Prentice Women's Hospital and Feinberg Pavilion. Opportunities for special rotations exist at Children's Memorial Hospital, Lynn Sage Breast Center and the noninvasive vascular lab.
School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950
Chicago, IL 60611
312-926-6609
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Rush University Medical Center
The Rush University Medical Center vascular ultrasound and technology curriculum leads to a B.S. degree. This program, composed of 95 credits of coursework, prepares students to work as vascular ultrasound technicians. These health professionals perform ultrasounds of the blood vessels, which helps identify blood clots, areas of reduced blood flow and other vascular problems.
Coursework required for completion of the program includes vascular anatomy, ultrasound physics, patient care practices, venous ultrasound procedures and arterial physiologic procedures. Prospective students must have completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours at an accredited educational institution. Prospective students should also have a minimum 2.75 grade point average, with completed prerequisites in English composition, mathematics, communications, life sciences, social sciences, physical sciences and humanities.
Cameras assist capture pictures that can act as evidence for prosecution.
Charge Coupled Device (CCD) is an image sensors used in cameras to transform light into digital signals. CCD video cameras have image sensors to help improve image and video quality. CCD video cameras are available in GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) and HD (High Definition) formats. CCD cameras are used in astronomic observations because of their superior image quality (see Reference 1). The pixel count in CCD cameras is divided twice as effective pixel count and gross pixel count. The effective pixel count is what improves the image quality of CCD cameras.
Instructions
1. Draw a sketch of how the camera will look after it is assembled. Make the sketches clear and outline the steps to follow when assembling all the parts together. Name each part carefully to avoid mistakes from occurring during assembly of the CCD camera. Confirm that your sketches are clear enough for you to use.
2. Assemble all the equipment you need for the task. Ensure that all the equipment is in good condition and ready to use. Lay down all the equipment gently because some of them are very delicate and expensive especially the CCD image sensors.
3. Attach the CCD sensors to the Video Amplifier and Hand V drivers. Make sure that they are firmly held because they are very expensive to replace. Insert the Micro Controller and use an I/O port to connect the camera to a computer in case you need to use it. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to a power supply. Affirm that the connections are firm and supportive to each part of the camera. Insert the rechargeable battery into its slot on the camera (see Reference 2).
4. Charge the camera by connecting the USB to a direct power supply. Then charge the battery for at least 4 to 6 hours but the duration to charge the camera depends with the effective count of pixels on the CCD sensor. Check the battery to ensure that it is fully charged. Unplug the camera from the power supply. Download the software needed by the CCD video camera from the Internet. Install the software and set the camera's settings to default or according to your own preference.
5. Test the CCD camera by taking a video sample. Observe the image quality to ensure that the image quality of the video produced is very high. Make changes to the settings to suit your choice of imaging as produced by the camera.
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