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"Make education violent again" seems to be the slogan for a public school district in Missouri. The Cassville School District decided on June 16, 2022, to bring back spanking after parents requested for the schools to spank their kids. Merlyn Johnson In a scene reminiscent of Pontius Pilate washing his hands and blaming the people, Superintendent Merlyn Johnson told the  Springfield News-Leader , "Parents have said, 'Why can't you paddle my student?' And we're like 'We can't paddle your student,' our policy does not support that.'" Yet the superintendent went along with the parents' desire to change the policy, allowing school officials to hit kids by "swatting the buttocks with a paddle" with up to three swings. "It is something that has happened on my watch and I'm OK with it." Johnson said: "My plan, when I came to Cassville, wasn't to be known as the guy who brought corp...

Healthcare Solutions Management Group Inc. Drs. Abdullah Arshad, MD, and Timothy McPherson, DO, who currently own and operate multi-specialty medical clinics, have joined Healthcare Solutions Holdings as p art of the senior leadership team Their office-based laboratory (OBL)  will  be converted into a  fully credentialed  Ambulatory Surgery  Center  (ASC)  within 24 months     GLEN COVE, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Solutions Holdings  (OTCPK: HSMD), a vertically-integrated health care system, today announced the expansion of the system's healthcare services into the state of Missouri. This announcement is the beginning of a new partnership with Drs. Abdullah Arshad, MD, and Timothy McPherson DO. The doctors jointly own and practice at six of the largest multi-specialty medical clinics in Missouri's Bootheel region. HSMD will expand patient...

Burnout is causing physicians to leave the profession. Reading the book The Doctor Stories by William Carlos Williams seared into my mind the ways in which a primary care physician (PCP) can transform the lives of patients with a nuanced blend of careful listening, emotional connection, and medical skill. This book inspired me to become a PCP. According to a 2021 report by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an increased supply of PCPs is associated with better population health and more equitable outcomes. With our country's fraying healthcare system, it is essential to have a PCP who knows you, because it is almost impossible to access any type of coherent medical care without the coordination of a PCP. The most common question I get asked as a doctor — by friends, acquaintances, relatives, families of patients, colleagues — is "Can you help me find a PCP?" I ca...

Are you looking for a primary care provider? Confused about the difference between having "M.D." or "D.O." after the doctor's name? We've got you covered. M.D. vs. D.O. M.D. is an abbreviation used after the name of someone who has a doctor of medicine degree. D.O. is an abbreviation for a doctor of osteopathic medicine's degree. Both types of doctors are fully trained and licensed, but there are some differences that may make a difference for you as a patient. Similarities Both paths to becoming a physician require students to graduate from an accredited medical school. A tool used to accept students to medical school is the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Students must pass a national medical licensing examination and graduate from medical school. Next, students start a residency program and get a general medical license. From there, doctors can become board certified in their chosen specialty or subspecialty. All...

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As children have headed back to school over these last few weeks, doctors have noticed an increase in severe cases of the common cold among some children from two of the most common viruses known to cause the upper respiratory infection: rhinoviruses and enteroviruses. That's according to a recent report out of Chicago — though the situation isn't limited to that area.  These viruses typically only cause mild upper respiratory symptoms in healthy adults. However, "we've seen a larger number of young children and infants with respiratory illnesses than we usually [see] in the summer — and more children with severe illness require hospital and ICU admissions," Dr. Czer Anthoney Lim, director of pediatric emergency medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City, told Fox News Digital.  "What's been interesting is that we have had kind of a potpourri of viruses,...

According to Emelis Santos '24, UConn Waterbury is the place to be. The allied health sciences major has nothing against the main campus in Storrs or any of UConn's other regional campuses. But the Waterbury native majoring in allied health sciences says the close-knit atmosphere and opportunity to stay close to her community gives Waterbury the edge. Santos isn't alone. She joins a growing number of students choosing to attend all four years at the Waterbury campus to pursue allied health sciences since the program's inception in the fall of 2020. Enrollment in the major has ballooned from 44 students in spring 2021 to 72 in spring 2022. There will be 37 incoming first-year students for the fall 2022 semester as well. The allied health major is definitely preparing me to be successful in the future. I'm glad to be a part of this. &#8212 Emelis Santos Santos says she appreciates the manageable size of the Waterbury campus and the allied health program...

There are many causes of swollen feet, but if you have diabetes, or chronic high blood sugar, swollen feet are a common symptom. Here's a look at why diabetes can be linked to swollen feet, what it may say about your health, what you can do it about, and when it's time to see a healthcare provider. Toa55 / Getty Images What Are Swollen Feet? The medical term for swelling from excess fluid in your body is edema . When your feet swell, it's called peripheral edema , and it can make them feel heavy and achy. Your skin may look shiny, and if you press it, the indentation may remain, which is called pitting. If you have a small cut or sore on your swollen feet, some of the excess fluid may ooze from it. Can Swollen Feet Be a Medical Emergency? Swelling in one leg can be a sign of a blood clot that can be life-threatening and needs immediate medical attention. Call 911 or go to the emergency room if you have swelling in one leg that ...

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In Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story , Dahmer drugs 14-year-old Konerak Sinthasomphone (Kieran Tamondong) and tells him, "I'm going to make you my zombie." Konerak managed to escape until Dahmer convinced the cops that he was drunk, and they helped him bring Konerak to his apartment. Dahmer killed Konerak shortly after the police left.

Both alpha-hydroxy acids and beta-hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) can help fade dark spots. They're different products, but they function in a similar way. AHAs, like lactic acid, glycolic acid, and mandelic acid, for example, help lighten dark spots by simply exfoliating the skin, Suarez says. "They can be irritating, however, and the irritation can worsen some types of [inflammation], especially in deeper skin tones," she continues. If your skin is a bit more sensitive to AHAs, consider opting for mandelic rather than glycolic or lactic acids. This ingredient is more gentle but will still help fade dark spots over time. In fact, a skin care regimen containing mandelic acid and vitamin C was associated with a 73% improvement in the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma. BHAs, like salicylic acid, are traditionally used to treat acne but can be used to lighten dark spots, especially those from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. "It does so by ...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that evolves in four stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. The most advanced form is tertiary syphilis . Tertiary syphilis is a severe illness that develops 10–30 years after the initial infection. The disease damages many different internal organs.   This article will discuss what syphilis is and how it is transmitted. It will focus on the symptoms of tertiary syphilis and will go into detail regarding the affected organ systems. Finally, the article will discuss treatment and how you can reduce your risk of infection.  Jon Feingersh Photography Inc / Getty Images What Is Tertiary Syphilis? There are four stages of infection with syphilis. A person will progress to the advanced stage if they do not receive appropriate antibiotic treatment in the initial stages of infection. However, progression typically occurs over decades. A different set of symptoms defines e...