Showing posts with label loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label loss. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Park Shin Hye shows significant weight loss
Park Shin Hye shows significant weight loss
Article: Park Shin Hye, hardcore dieting? shrunken face + tiny body
Source: TV Report via Daum
1. [+1,383, -41] She looked fresh and pretty when she had more weight on her but now she looks aged with the weight loss, it makes me feel bad for her
2. [+1,029, -18] She looked pretty in a flashy way even when she was chubby though...
3. [+314, -4] .... Sometimes losing weight doesnt guarantee that youll be prettier
4. [+291, -5] She really does look weird and not pretty here... go back to your old weight, Shin Hye-ya...
5. [+265, -7] She was prettier chubbier. Now she looks average and tired.
6. [+259, -6] There are some body types who become Barbie dolls like Han Ye Seul when you lose weight and some who just end up looking tired all the time. It shouldnt be a rule that being chubby means youre not pretty and being thin automatically means you are.
7. [+238, -7] Too thin... not a good look
8. [+173, -4] Id rather she look healthy ^^
9. [+141, -2] Who told her to lose weight
10. [+140, -9] If she lost weight for the sake of beauty and not for her drama character, Id say its a fail. She looks like a starving North Korean.
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
FDA Approves New Weight Loss Device MedlinePlus
FDA Approves New Weight Loss Device MedlinePlus
FDA Approves New Weight-Loss Device: MedlinePlus
FDA Approves New Weight-Loss Device
Surgically implanted port allows obese patients to drain some contents from stomach after meal
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
TUESDAY, June 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new surgically implanted device to treat obese patients has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The AspireAssist device uses a tube to drain a portion of the stomach contents after every meal. Its meant to be used by people who have been unable to lose weight and maintain weight loss using nonsurgical treatments. The FDA approval is for people 22 and older.
The device is recommended for obese people with a body mass index (BMI) between 35 and 55, the FDA said. BMI is a rough estimate of body fat based on height and weight measurements. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The device shouldnt be used in people with eating disorders. It also isnt intended for short-term use in moderately overweight people, according to the FDA.
With the AspireAssist, a tube is inserted in the stomach and connected to a port valve placed flush against the skin of the abdomen. About 20 to 30 minutes after each meal, the patient attaches an external connector and tubing to the port valve, opens the valve, and drains some stomach contents into the toilet.
The process takes five to 10 minutes and removes about 30 percent of the calories consumed in the meal, the FDA said.
The approval was based on the results of a clinical trial of 111 patients who used the AspireAssist and a control group of 60 patients who made lifestyle changes only. After one year, patients in the AspireAssist group lost an average of 12 percent of their total body weight. The control group lost an average of less than 4 percent of their weight, researchers said.
"The AspireAssist approach helps provide effective control of calorie absorption, which is a key principle of weight management therapy," said Dr. William Maisel. Hes the deputy director for science and chief scientist in the FDAs Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
"Patients need to be regularly monitored by their health care provider and should follow a lifestyle program to help them develop healthier eating habits and reduce their calorie intake," Maisel said in an agency news release.
Side effects associated with use of the AspireAssist include indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea. There are also a number of risks associated with the placement of the device, including pain, bleeding, infection, inflammation, accidental puncture of the stomach or intestinal wall, and death, the FDA said.
The device is made by Pennsylvania-based Aspire Bariatrics.
SOURCE: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, news release, June 14, 2016
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Hearing Loss in Dogs
Hearing Loss in Dogs
The deaf dogs are similar to the ordinary dogs in their behavior and habits except for the fact that they hear loud and this might lead to problems in dealing with them in day-to-day life. The main problem that owners of such dogs face is communicating with them effectively. By making use of sign language and willingness to take proper care, it is possible to have meaningful interactions even with deaf dogs.
Causes of Canine Hearing Loss
The deafness in dogs could either be congenital or acquired. Age-related hearing loss is the common form of deafness. Cause of congenital deafness is the presence of a defective gene that leads to a non functional or malformed ear. Problem of acquired deafness on the other hand could result from many different reasons such as accumulation of dirt, wax, hair, etc. in the ear; ear canal swelling or inflammation; ruptured or torn eardrum; internal or middle ear infection, head trauma, loud noise; mites; old age; drugs, etc. A sudden loss of hearing in dogs could be attributed to injuries or infection. Temporary hearing loss resulting from accumulation of wax, hair or dirt can be dealt with by keeping it clean.
Signs of Hearing Loss
The following signs of hearing loss would help us determine whether a dog has the problem of deafness. The puppies while still in litter show signs like biting too hard. It is because they cannot sense the yelping of other dogs from pain. The dog may tilt its head sideways due to the irritation resulting from painful or itchy ears. A smelly discharge from the ears is also one of the signs that should be considered while determining whether a dog is deaf. Many times, puppies that are weaned do not wake up at their regular feeding times because of deafness. It is only when they sense the vibrations or are bumped by their littermates that they wake up. The deaf dogs do not respond to calls if they are facing away from the callers. Sometimes it is difficult to determine whether a puppy from the litter is deaf. This is because the deaf puppy observes its littermates and imitates them, making it difficult for owners to decide whether it suffering from deafness or not. One can thus test such dogs separately by calling them while they are facing away.
Keeping the Dog Safe
It is necessary to keep the dogs safe while they are outdoors. Communicating with the dogs properly is also important. Children should be taught how to interact with deaf dogs. The American Sign Language could be used for communicating with the dogs. No matter which language or signals one uses for interaction, consistency needs to be maintained while doing so. This kind of dog training would definitely help in communicating with them. Keeping them clean is also an important part of dog care. The dog ear mites infection is also a common health problem that should be taken care of.
BAER Test
The BAER Test is used to determine deafness in dogs. The acronym BAER stands for Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response. In this test, the electrical activity that takes place in the brain in response to the stimulation provided by sound is recorded. In this test, earphones are used to direct a clicking sound in the ears of the dog, after which the brain activity is studied. The test which lasts for not more than 10-15 minutes can be conducted on any dog above six weeks of age.
The problem of hearing loss in dogs can be detected by the BAER test. One can also determine the deafness problems by observing the behavior of the dog. If one pays proper attention to his deaf dog, life would be much better for him as well as the dog.
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