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Psychology Of Deviant Behaviors: What Makes A Person Deviant?
Generally, there are two types of behavior, one which is socially acceptable and the other one which is referred to as deviant! In our lives, we all have done something that is not socially acceptable or that violates social norms! For example, we all have been late to work, borrowed items and never returned them, or lied to others (intentionally or unintentionally). Some deviant behaviors are viewed as inappropriate to be engaged with! For example, addiction, alcoholism, binge drinking, or calmsage
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HCD Rising Star: Devan Swiontkowski
Devan Swiontkowski, Healthcare Planner, BWBR (Saint Paul, Minn.) Devan Swiontkowski knew before she completed her college graduate studies that she wanted to pursue healthcare design as a career. She earned her Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Minnesota, then completed her Masters of Architecture at the University of Kansas, while also earning a Certificate in Healthcare Design and holding a six-month healthcare-focused internship at BWBR. She’s also earned her EDAC certification. After graduation, she joined the firm healthcare
octobre 12, 2023Like
Nicole Ari Parker Keeps Her Kids Healthy With Vaccines, Cold Plunges, and ‘A Lot of Vitamins’
As a mom of two teens, Nicole Ari Parker’s conversations about family health are looking a little different these days. As she laughingly puts it, “How do I navigate arguing with teenagers?” It’s a relatable question for any parent of kids who are growing up all too fast in a world with more health questions — and misinformation — than ever before. And it’s one reason why Parker decided to partner with Novavax for the vaccine technology company’s Choose to shek
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I’m Immunocompromised and a Clinical Trial Changed My Life
Español As told to Nicole Audrey Spector When I was a baby, I was diagnosed with beta thalassemia, a rare blood disorder that makes you unable to produce enough healthy red blood cells. Back then, the only way for me to survive was to receive regular blood transfusions. I had my first one at just 8 months old, and had them every three to four weeks for many years to follow. A side effect of being transfused so often is Healthy
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Soy inmunodeficiente y un ensayo clínico cambió mi vida
Tal como lo relataron a Nicole Audrey Spector Cuando era bebé, me diagnosticaron talasemia β, un trastorno sanguíneo infrecuente que hace que no puedas producir suficientes glóbulos rojos. En ese entonces, la única forma que tenía para sobrevivir era recibir transfusiones de sangre en forma regular. La primera fue cuando tenía ocho meses y tuve que tenerlas cada tres o cuatro semanas durante muchos años. Un efecto colateral de recibir transfusiones tan frecuentemente es una sobrecarga de hierro, lo cual Healthy
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Is It Safe to Join a Clinical Trial If You’re Immunocompromised?
Español If you’re one of the nearly 10 million people in the United States who is immunocompromised, it means your immune system isn’t working at full strength. You can’t fight off diseases or infections such as Covid-19 as well as people with healthy immune systems. Conditions such as lupus, diabetes and asthma can weaken your immune system, as can getting treatment for cancer or having an organ transplant. And vaccines, including the Covid-19 vaccines, don’t always work as well as Healthy
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¿Es seguro participar en un ensayo clínico si eres inmunodeficiente?
Si eres una de las casi 10 millones de personas en Estados Unidos que son inmunodeficientes, eso significa que tu sistema inmunológico no está funcionando con toda su fuerza. No puedes combatir enfermedades o infecciones tales como el covid-19 de la misma forma que personas con sistemas inmunológicos saludables. Trastornos tales como el lupus, la diabetes y el asma pueden debilitar tu sistema inmunológico, así como tratamientos contra el cáncer o tener un trasplante de órgano. Y las vacunas, incluyendo Healthy
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PrEP Is for Women, Too
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, MPH, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN + Infographic text What is PrEP? PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, and it’s a medication that can protect you from HIV. How well does PrEP work? PrEP can lower the risk of getting HIV from sex by nearly 99%, and from sharing injection drug equipment by more than 70%. Can women take PrEP? Is PrEP only for men? Nope! Two PrEP medications are approved for use by women, people assigned Healthy
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Nebraska Medical Center Plans $2B Academic Medical Center
The Nebraska Board of Regents voted to allow University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., to build a $2.19 billion academic medical center, according to the website omaha.com. The new facility will include spaces for modern medical training, patient care, research, and clinical trials. Construction work is tentatively scheduled to begin by spring 2025, according to a website. The post Nebraska Medical Center Plans $2B Academic Medical Center first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare
octobre 12, 2023Like
HCD Rising Star: Claire Peters
Claire Peters, NCIDQ, WELL AP, RID, Project Interior Designer, Associate, HKS (Dallas) Claire Peters joined HKS in 2014 and has become an integral part of the firm’s healthcare team. Known for having a natural ability to connect with clients, colleagues, and industry consultants, she’s worked with multiple healthcare systems over the 7-plus years with the firm, taking great pride in balancing facility standards and industry guidelines, as well as bringing the latest healthcare design research to each project. Early on healthcare
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Cleveland Clinic Celebrates Opening Of Middleburg Heights Family Health Center In Ohio
Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Middleburg Heights Family Health Center, a new outpatient center in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Situated in a nearly vacant strip mall, the 93,000-square-foot project includes 168 exam rooms and 12 treatment rooms. Services offered at the family health center include specialty and primary care, a radiology center, urgent care, lab, and drive-thru pharmacy. Specialty care services at the facility include pulmonary care with pulmonary function testing, neurology, orthopedics, maternal fetal medicine, and healthcare
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Are Hot Flashes Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk? A New Study Says Yes
According to new data presented at The Menopause Society 2023 Annual Meeting, hot flashes may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease in menopausal women, especially when they occur during sleep. More than 80 percent of women will experience this symptom of menopause, which is characterized as the sudden feeling of warmth or intense heat in the upper body, usually over the face, neck, and chest. But researchers found that for women who experience hot flashes and night sweats simultaneously, shek