Patients with a good range of motion and flexibility before surgery have fairly good range of motion afterward. Patients with poor range of motion to start, tend to have poor afterwards. This is an example of a very flexible patient of mine after an L5-S1, single level lumbar fusion. WhatRead More →
When a partner lies, the spouse being lied to might feel devastated and distant. They also may start to question everything the deceiver says. If questioning persists, the dishonest spouse may become angry because they cannot express what they want or need due to repetitive questioning of the facts. CanRead More →
What is frontotemporal dementia? Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a common cause of dementia, is a group of disorders that occur when nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are lost. This causes the lobes to shrink. FTD can affect behavior, personality, language, and movement. How does frontotemporalRead More →
Put simply, water evaporates from the land and sea, which eventually returns to Earth as rain and snow. Climate change intensifies this cycle because as air temperatures increase, more water evaporates into the air. … Still more evaporation from the soil and an increased risk of drought. What are theRead More →
World War One and Vietnam are the wars most closely associated with post-traumatic stress – but it was also a huge problem for the combatants in World War Two, and one that may still be affecting their children and grandchildren today. Can you be deployed if you have PTSD? AlthoughRead More →
Workers expecting to be recalled from temporary layoff are counted as unemployed whether or not they have engaged in a specific job seeking activity. How long do I have to work to get unemployment? Typically, there is no set length of time an employee must work for a single employerRead More →
The greater the solubility of a solute, the greater the boiling point. What factors affect boiling point? The boiling point of a liquid depends on temperature, atmospheric pressure, and the vapor pressure of the liquid. When the atmospheric pressure is equal to the vapor pressure of the liquid, boiling willRead More →
A runny or stuffy nose can also be a symptom of allergies. Allergic rhinitis, known as hay fever, is a term used to describe allergic reactions in the nose. Symptoms of hay fever can include sneezing, congestion and runny nose, as well as itching in your nose, eyes and/or theRead More →
Guilt can degrade any relationship “Guilt can also be a result of working too much, as one partner may be aware of their lack of attention to the romance, but could be overwhelmed by their workload or goals for the future both in terms of career and life-quality with theirRead More →
We conclude that unions do not, overall, reduce productivity, though it varies according to specific circumstances. Unionisation does make businesses less profitable for the owners. But importantly, it also reduces income inequality, a useful social function given the problems that flow from a widening wealth gap. How can unions improveRead More →