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Staff and money shortages mean some must wait hours to see a doctor
Overcrowded hospital emergency rooms are at the breaking point across the country, with potentially deadly consequences for heart attack victims and other extremely critical patients, doctors warn.
The logjam is the result of a variety of factors, from the number of patients who seek care for non-emergency conditions, to budget cuts, to nursing shortages, to the closing of failing hospitals.
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Every year, at least 61,000 people die from "failure to rescue" mistakes, a new report found.
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High-profile medical errors such as operating on the wrong body part or receiving a mistaken dose of drugs should take a back seat to a far more common and insidious mistake, a new report reveals.
For the fifth straight year, an analysis of errors in the nation’s hospitals found that the most reported patient safety risk is a little-known but always-fatal problem called “failure to rescue.” More.........
Manufacturers say a new blood test could detect Alzheimer's up to six years before it takes hold
The test will allow doctors to alert those at risk of developing the conditions, and advise them of lifestyle changes such as improvements to their diet or more exercise.
It could also allow earlier treatment with drugs which slow the progress of the diseases.
But the breakthrough has raised fears that insurance companies could force people to undergo the check - and raise premiums for those deemed at risk.
Said by its creators to be 90 per cent accurate, the test measures the blood for proteins which can indicate the risk of brain disease, according to a report in Chemistry & Industry magazine.
U.S.-based manufacturer Power3 Medical Products plans to market the test in the U.S. and Greece later this year.
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Having trouble keeping up with our increasingly organic, eco-friendly world? Let me be your guide! From all-natural makeup to the best in eco-conscious jeans, I will test and review the products and treatments that are best for you and the planet.
More.........Editors Note:Tamco now offers a 100% toxic free wood stain and house paint, made from vegetable oil! Salad dressing house finishing! No toxins, no solvents, no VOC's and no hazardous ingrediants! www.tamcopaint.com to contact us about the product.
Compared to what's in Our Paint at Tamco!
By Robert R. Barney
Make up is an integral part of most women\'s morning routine. With prices ranging from $1 to $75, there is surprisingly little variation in the ingredients found in most products. Make up consists of a coloring agent (just like automotive, fleet and house paint) and a carrier. In paint, we call the carrier "resin". Resin can be any type of polymer (hydrocarbon chemical) that resembles a liquid plastic or rubber. Some make up includes sunscreen or vitamins said to improve the skin\'s condition or allow the make up to last longer. Actually we make a non-toxic, solvent and hazard free paint made from soybeans containing both vitamins E and B! Most ingredients in make up are unpronounceable, and the ingredients are not always good for the skin. The same applies to most paints!
One of the most common ingredients in make up is talc. Talc is a known carcinogen and can cause lung damage. It clogs pores and can cause blemishes. It also fades quickly and creases easily. It is approved for use in cosmetics, because it is felt to be safe in small amounts. It is used in make up because it is cheap and widely available. At Tamco, we buy talc by the 50# bag (usually a pallet of 100 bags). Talc is used to make primer and flatteners! We use dust masks when adding this to our resins!
Propylene glycol is included in many make up and beauty products as a humectant. It is also included in brake fluid and antifreeze. According the the Material Safety Data Sheet, it can cause headaches, nausea vomiting, and central nervous system depression and can reach the blood stream through skin absorption. We use other solvents in most of our paints also found in make up. Acetone (used in nail polish remover and nail polish), Toluene (used in makeup), N-Butyl-Acetate (used in both make-up and nail polish, Xylene (found in some eyeliners) and ISO-propyl-Alcohol (used in everything from mouthwash to first aid cremes.)
Mercury in Cosmetics
Mercury is found in both house paint (as a biocide) and in your makeup, for the same reason; to kill bacteria and algae growth.
The FDA's handbook on Mercury in cosmetics state:
"Mercury compounds are readily absorbed through the skin on topical application and tend to accumulate in the body. They may cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, or neurotoxic manifestations. The use of mercury compounds as cosmetic ingredients is limited to eye area cosmetics at concentrations not exceeding 65 parts per million (0.0065 percent) of mercury calculated as the metal (about 100 ppm or 0.01 percent phenylmercuric acetate or nitrate) and provided no other effective and safe preservative is available for use."
Methylene chloride because of its animal carcinogenicity and likely hazard to human health. It is found in make up and other cosmetics. By the way, in the paint industry, it is used as a paint stripper! It is so powerful, when applied to your car, it will melt off dozens of layers of urethane paint!
Zirconium-containing complexes in aerosol cosmetic products because of their toxic effect on lungs, including granulomas. We use it as a paint film drying agent for enamel paints. It is now more understandable why the Chinese tainted dog food with melamine? Melamine is EPOXY CATALYST! However, like many chemicals, it is found in many products, so why not dog food!
Coal Tar Dye (which is usually listed as D&C Blue #1, Green #3, Yellow#5, Yellow #6, Red #33, or phenylenediamine) is found in shampoos and
So as you can see. Make up and automotive paint are very similar. One you apply to your face, which connects to your ORGANS and one is applied to your boat or car. Can you guess which is regulated most by the EPA? Hint, it isn't your makeup!
source:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/183387/what_makes_up_your_makeup_know_whats.html
Looking for safer make up? Try these sites:
http://www.inspiredliving.com/organic/cosmetics/
http://www.healthyhome.net/cosmetics.htm
http://www.toxicfreelegacy.org/safecosmetics/forums_Nov06.html
http://www.bestorganicsforhealth.com/
http://www.ecomall.com/biz/natural.htm
http://www.articlesbase.com/cosmetics-articles/whats-hiding-in-your-bathroom-toxic-free-skin-care-solutions-102829.html
It's hard to ignore the headlines: The safety of cosmetics and personal care items is clearly being challenged on many levels.
To hear any well-versed environmentalist tell it, women are being set up for the health hit of a lifetime. The weapon of mass destruction: Our cute little cosmetic bags, filled to the brim with what some believe is a toxic chemical brew that could cause serious health harm.
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How to Protect Yourself from Pandemic Flu By Cliff Montgomery, Secrets Of Survival |
Are you prepared for the predicted flu pandemic? This article will help you understand the different flu types and how to protect yourself (when possible). Influenza Term Definitions: Seasonal (or Common) Flu - A respiratory illness which can be transmitted to other people. Most individuals have some immunity, and a vaccine is available. Avian (or Bird) Flu (AI - Influenza virus which occurs naturally among wild birds. Low pathogenic AI is commonly found in birds, and causes few problems. H5N1 - Highly pathogenic flu which is deadly to domestic fowl, and can be transmitted from birds to humans. Currently, there is no human immunity and no vaccine is available. Pandemic Flu -Virulent human flu which causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can easily spread from person to person. Currently, there is no pandemic flu. A fine government Web site on this subject is: Pandemicflu.gov. Especially good is the Individuals & family planning page. Most of the information from this article can be found at this site. The best forms of protection against a pandemic are community strategies which delay or reduce its impact. Often called non-pharmaceutical interventions, such strategies may help reduce the pandemic until a vaccine is available. As you plan, it is important to think about the challenges which you may face, particularly if a pandemic is severe. Below we cover some situations which may be caused by a severe pandemic, and ways to address them. — Plan for the possibility that regular services--such as those provided by hospitals and other health care facilities, banks, stores, restaurants, government offices, and post offices--may be disrupted. — Prepare backup plans in case regular public gatherings are canceled. — Consider how to care for people with special needs, in case the services they require are no longer available. — Ask your employer if you may work from home. — Ask your employer how business may continue during a pandemic. (See Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist. — Plan for a possible reduction--or temporary loss--of income if you are unable to work, or the business you work for is closed. — Ask your employer or union about leave policies during a pandemic. Another matter which may seem a bit of "common sense", but deserves mention: Take steps to limit the spread of germs by making good hygiene a habit. — Wash hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner. — Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing. — Put used tissues in a waste basket. — Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve if you don't have a tissue. — Don't be a hero; stay at home if you are sick. Stock supplies of water, as well as food that doesn't easily spoil; during a pandemic you may not be able to find an open store with supplies. Also, remember that public waterworks services may be interrupted. Make sure to store foods that: — are non-perishable (will keep for a long time) and don't require refrigeration — do not require cooking, in case you are unable to cook — require little or no water, so you can conserve water for drinking Stocking supplies can also be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages and disasters. Make a checklist of items to have on hand for a long forced stay at home. Knowing the facts is the best preparation for any pandemic. Identify trustworthy sources for reliable information. — Reliable, accurate, and up-to-date information is available at www.pandemicflu.gov. — Another source for information on pandemics is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hotline at: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636). This line isavailable in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY: 1-888-232-6348. Questions can be e-mailed to cdcinfo@cdc.gov. — Also look for information on your local and state government Web sites. Find available links to each state's public health department at www.cdc.gov/other.htm#states — Listen to local and national radio, watch news reports on television, and check your newspaper and other reliable sources of printed and Web-based information. |
