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Saturday, August 10, 2019

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

OD,Opioids Overdose Number 1 Killer of Americans in the United States,How not to become a victim

OD,Opioids Overdose Number 1 Killer of Americans in the United States,How not to become a victim, a patient and non patient information guide.

Prescription Opioid Medicines Include:
• Hydrocodone (Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®)
• Oxycodone (OxyContin®, Percocet®, Endocet®,)
• Morphine (MS Contin®, Kadian®, Oramorph SR®)
• Hydromorphone (Dilaudid®)
• Fentanyl (Duragesic®)
• Codeine (Tylenol® with Codeine #3, Tylenol® with
Codeine #4)
• Methadone (Dolophine HCL®, MethadoseTM)
• Tramadol (Ultram®)
• Buprenorphine (Butrans®)
• Oxymorphone (Opana®)
• Tapentadol (Nucynta®



These are the opioids that are available in the market in the United States of America.(50 states)

Opioids also can come from sources other than medicines you get from your healthcare providers. These
include medicines not prescribed to you (e.g., from family or friends) and “street drugs.” Any medicine that
you did not get from a pharmacy with a prescription can have extra risks. The ingredients and strength may
not be known, for example, counterfeit pills may contain fentanyl or carfentanil (“elephant tranquilizers”). It is
important for you to inform your provider(s) about all medicines and substances you are taking as some can
interact to cause harm, including overdose and death.
Your healthcare team will talk to you about the best ways to treat your pain. Together, you will discuss the
goals for your treatment and how much relief you can expect from the different options. An example of a
goal would be to improve your ability to move, exercise, and participate in activities you enjoy.
Opioids are not the most effective treatment for long-term, non-cancer pain. In fact, opioids are no longer
recommended for the treatment of most patients with chronic pain. If prescription opioids are used, you will
be given information on possible side effects, other risks, and monitoring needed for your safety.
Over the past 20 years, we have learned several important things about using opioids for chronic pain.
1. Tolerance
When opioids are taken daily, your body gets used to the medication. Over time, the opioid will be less
effective at lowering your pain. Needing higher and higher doses to achieve the desired effect is a sign that
you may be at risk for addiction and overdose and should alert you and your team to reassess your pain
treatment plan.
2. Risks
Opioids come with serious risks that are outlined on pages 4 and 5. The most serious risks include
respiratory depression (stopping breathing - also known as “overdose”) resulting in death, and the risk of
developing opioid use disorder (from moderate to severe is also known as “addiction”). Increasing the dose
of an opioid will increase the risk of opioid use disorder, overdose, and other side effects.
3. Risk increases with other health conditions, medicines, and substances
If you have health conditions such as sleep apnea, breathing problems, liver problems, or kidney problems,
you may have a higher risk for overdose and side effects even with low doses of opioids. Drinking alcohol,
using benzodiazepines, or taking other medicines that can make you sleepy can increase your risk of side
effects and overdose. These substances are not recommended in combination with an opioid medicine.



4. Dependence
Dependence means that your body will depend on the opioid to feel normal. If you stop the opioid
suddenly or decrease the dose too quickly, you will feel increased pain and other symptoms of opioid
withdrawal. This may make it hard to stop even if you want to. Dependence can happen even when low
doses of opioids are taken for acute pain, such as dental procedures or fractures, for less than one week.
Opioids may be needed for acute pain in some situations. To reduce the risk of dependence when treating
acute pain, opioids should be used for five days or less.
5. Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder is a chronic brain disease that develops from repeated use of opioids. In its moderate
to severe form, it is also known as addiction and can be life-threatening. The risk of death from overdose is
6 to 20 times greater for those with opioid use disorder than for the general population. Symptoms include
preoccupation with and craving for opioids, continued use despite significant opioid-related problems,
often using more opioids than intended, and other signs that one has lost the ability to control the use of
opioids. While not every patient who develops tolerance and dependence has an opioid use disorder, these
are two signs of increased risk of opioid use disorder. When carefully assessed, 25% to 40% of patients on
long-term opioid therapy (more than 90 days) has an opioid use disorder.
Your Pain Care Plan
Even if opioids are used to reduce pain, they will be most
effective when combined with other safer and more effective
strategies. You and your healthcare team will make a pain care
plan based on your condition and specific situation. Treatments
may include self-care activities, non-medication treatments or
therapies, medicines that do not contain opioids and, in some
instances, opioid-containing medicines. Here is a list of some
commonly used options that might be included in your pain
care plan.
1. Self-care
These activities include everything you can do on your own
to manage your health (including pain) and live your life as
fully as possible.
• General Health Activities
o Develop or maintain supportive relationships.
o Get a good night’s sleep every night.
o Eat healthy foods including fruits and vegetables.
o Move your body every day and do activities you enjoy.
o Stop smoking and using other tobacco products.
o Try meditation or other relaxing activities.
• Pain Management Strategies
o Improve your posture: stand or sit up straight.
o If you are overweight, lose weight. Consider enrolling in a weight management program.
o Practice yoga, exercise, stretching, and/or Tai Chi.
o Learn and practice deep breathing and relaxation exercises.
o Use heat or cold packs on the painful areas.
o Attend pain management classes and join support groups.
2. Non-medication Treatments

• Behavioral Therapies
o Learn to react to pain in a way that helps you function better
and reduce your pain, for example, Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
and/or mindfulness-based therapies including meditation.
• Acupuncture
• Spinal Manipulation (Chiropractic therapy)
• Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
• Nerve stimulation (like a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulator [TENS unit])
3. Non-opioid Medication Treatments

• Topical Treatments
o Gels, creams, ointments, or patches that are applied to the skin on a painful area, for example,
diclofenac gel, methyl salicylate cream/ointment, lidocaine patch or ointment
• Oral Treatments
o Anti-inflammatory medicines – for muscle/bone pain
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), for example, ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam,
etodolac, celecoxib
o Antidepressant medicines – for muscle/bone and nerve pain
- Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), for example, nortriptyline, desipramine, amitriptyline, imipramine
- Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), for example, duloxetine, venlafaxine
o Anticonvulsant medicines – for nerve pain, for example, gabapentin, pregabalin

4. Opioid Medicines
• Opioids are more effective in reducing acute pain than chronic pain
o Usually only “take the edge off” chronic pain for a short time.
o Daily use of opioids can actually make your pain worse over time.
• No matter how much you take, opioids will not take the pain away.
o Any dose can be risky, even a small dose.
o Higher doses usually cause more side effects, without reducing your pain.
• All opioids can cause respiratory depression (slow or shallow breathing) and overdose death.
• Methadone is an opioid that is sometimes used for chronic pain. Because it is so long-acting, the amount
can build up, putting you at risk for overdose.
o Methadone can cause changes in your heart beat that you may not notice. Your heart beat should be
monitored by electrocardiogram (EKG) testing.
o Many medicines interact with methadone and, in some cases, cause harm, including overdose
and death.

5. Other Treatment Options
• You may benefit from more specialized treatments available in
some primary care clinics or from some pain clinics.
o These treatments may include trigger point injections in areas
of localized pain and muscle spasms, or steroid injections for
joint pain.
• Pain clinics may provide epidural steroid injections and several
types of pain blocks that can help some patients with spine
conditions. Rarely, spinal cord stimulation devices or spine
surgery may be considered.
o These interventional pain procedures are for pain conditions
that have not or are not likely to respond to other treatments.
It is important to report any side effects to your healthcare team. Tell your healthcare team if side effects
interfere with your daily activities. This information will help them to better manage your pain.
What Can You Do to Reduce Your Risk When Taking Opioids?
A good plan starts with a conversation. Your healthcare team will
talk with you about the risks, possible benefits, and any alternatives
to using opioids to manage chronic pain. This will be done before
any opioids are prescribed. After answering your questions, you will
be asked to sign an informed consent form.
Signing this form shows that you understand and agree with your
treatment plan that includes opioids and the possible risks when
taking them for chronic pain. You will learn about ways to reduce
risks and increase the chance that your plan will help you manage
your pain.


ü Take all your medicines
as prescribed.
Taking more opioid pain medicine than you need puts you at risk for side
effects and possible overdose and death. Talk with your healthcare team
before making any changes involving your medications.
ü Talk to your healthcare
team if you are having
more pain.
Do not take extra doses of opioid medication. You may run out of pills
early and this can cause withdrawal symptoms. Taking extra doses can also
increase your risk of overdose and death.
ü Recognize side effects. If you are having side effects that you cannot tolerate, take a lower dose or
stop the medication, and call your healthcare team.
ü Let all your providers
in the VA and outside
of the VA know you are
taking opioids.
Tell all your providers, including dentists, surgeons and specialists, that you
are taking opioids. Taking opioids from multiple providers may lead you to
use more than needed which can cause an overdose.
ü Tell your VA providers
about all medicines
and supplements you
are taking.
Tell them about over-the-counter medicines, herbal supplements, and if
you take medicines or substances that are not prescribed to you. Many
medicines and substances can interact. When your provider knows
about what you are taking, they are better equipped to make the most
appropriate pain plan for you. This will put you at a lower risk for side effects.
ü Do not take medicines
prescribed for someone
else. Do not give away or
sell your medicines.

Taking medicines that are prescribed to someone else, including a family
member, is illegal and can put you at risk for harmful side effects and
possible overdose and death. Keep your medicines in a safe and secure
location. If someone steals your opioids or your opioid prescription,
promptly report the theft to the police. Then, speak to your healthcare team
about your options because early refills may or may not be approved.
ü Avoid alcohol and
street drugs.

Combining opioids with alcohol, marijuana, or using “street drugs” can cause
severe harm or death. It is important that your provider know about all
substances you are taking. Your provider cannot safely continue prescribing
opioids if using these substances creates a safety concern.
ü Be informed about
the risk of developing
opioid dependence.

Anyone taking opioids can develop dependence. The risk goes up the
longer you take opioids and with higher doses. Treatments are available
for opioid dependence. Talk to your healthcare team if you feel this may be
happening to you\
Compiled by Jr Patatas
Facebook of Jr Patatas

Sunday, March 31, 2019

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Arrests Of Social Media Influencers are very Alarming in the Philippines

Philippines has been in the hot seat for arresting Maria Reesa a popular journalist in the Asian Pacific region and created an International attention. Researchers have been writing about the so-called highlight reel effect of social media since at least 2014. The idea is that people tend to post mostly flattering or humblebrag-worthy stuff about themselves, and spending too much time absorbing these gilded depictions of other people’s lives could distort how you view your own. The evidence backing this theory is mixed. Some of the early studies linked the highlight reel effect to symptoms of depression, while others found that its impact varied from one person to the next. Some of the latest research suggests that exposure to idealized images — especially those posted by influencers on Instagram — may be fueling the kinds of negative social comparisons that make people feel bad about themselves. “Many influencers begin as everyday, ordinary internet users, but by producing content that may be based on talent or skill or on disclosures into their lifestyle, they’re able to build an audience,” says Crystal Abidin, an internet and social media researcher with Australia’s Curtin University who has studied influencers and online authenticity. “Once that audience reaches critical mass, then advertisers may work with these influencers to embed sponsored messages into their social media posts.” Unlike conventional celebrities or paid product endorsers, influencers tend to be viewed by their followers as trusted peers, says Juha Munnukka, a marketing researcher at Finland’s Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics. This is a big deal to advertisers, because there’s evidence that your peers — more so than strangers or celebs — can influence your interests and purchases. “A peer’s perceived similarity with the audience — their trustworthiness, expertise, and attractiveness — are the common aspects that affect their credibility,” Munnukka explains. This credibility translates to persuasiveness, his research has found. Even small-time influencers — those with fewer than 50,000 followers — can make hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a promotional post. And while many of them maintain a posture of “calibrated amateurism” and financial instability, much of this is orchestrated, Abidin says. “Many influencers are millionaires,” she says, “who use everyman empathy and narratives of victimhood. Most influencers peddle in sharing private or supposedly private information about themselves, but various studies show that all aspects of these disclosures are thought through and intentional.” In other words, their perceived realness is in many ways a performance. (To be fair to influencers, the same could be said of a lot of uninfluential people on social media.) As long as influencers are up-front about their financial connections to the brands they promote, this artifice is in-bounds as far as the regulatory authorities are concerned. But research suggests that spending a lot of time interacting with this content could be harmful to your mental health. More than other social media platforms, Instagram dominates the influencer marketing game. And time spent on Instagram — and in particular, time spent viewing “idealized” beauty- or fitness-related images — is associated with lower levels of self-rated attractiveness and a greater risk for depression symptoms, anxiety, and body dissatisfaction, finds a 2018 study from Australia’s Federation University. “We’re spending more and more time looking at these hypercurated, beautiful images, and we’re spending less time forming real relationships.” The authors of that study write about social comparison theory, which holds that human beings naturally compare themselves to others in order to form self-evaluations. But if the others you’re comparing yourself to are styled, chiseled, or glamorous, social comparison theory suggests your perception of your own looks or lifestyle can seem shabby by comparison, says Doreen Dodgen-Magee, a psychologist and author of Deviced!: Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World. Social comparison theory used to be talked about in relation to beauty magazines and the idea that images of super-skinny bodies and airbrushed faces could promote disordered eating and low self-esteem, especially among young women. But it may be even more relevant when applied to influencers and the ad-subsidized lifestyle images they portray. The influencers you follow may occasionally post about their horrible hair day, subpar workout, or embarrassing junk food cravings — stuff that makes them seem imperfect and authentic — but their lives probably still seem pretty awesome compared to your own. “All the work influencers do behind the scenes to build their relatability and to build narratives that are consistent with their audience — all of this is done with the intention to accumulate sponsorship,” Abidin says. Some influencers are transparent about money they receive for product endorsements, she says. But that doesn’t mean their entire Instagram persona isn’t one big ad. There’s even evidence that all that studied perfection can take a toll on the influencers themselves. “We’re spending more and more time looking at these hypercurated, beautiful images, and we’re spending less time forming real relationships,” Dodgen-Magee says. She points to studies that have tied social media use — and Instagram in particular — to depressive symptoms in young adults. Last year, a study linked social media use — especially image-centric social media platforms like Instagram — with body dissatisfaction and eating disorders among men. “These influencers are elevated in our minds,” Dodgen-Magee says. “And at the same time, we’re losing the ability to become properly informed by authentic people in our embodied spaces.”

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

Facebook did not let me message a news media journalist icon Ana Kasparian of TWT News

So I was on Facebook few minutes ago and tried to send a message to a credible journalist of TWT news media Ana Kasparian, more to follow in this fight against discrimination by Facebook thru its Facebook Ads,

Facebook did not let me message news media journalists for exposing their discriminatory against almost all of fb users and non -users violations too.

Facebook did not let me message news media journalists for exposing their discriminatory against almost all of fb users and non -users violations too.

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Facebook charged with discrimination.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Facebook was charged with discrimination by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development because of its ad-targeting system HUD said Thursday that Facebook is allowing advertisers to exclude people based on their neighborhood by drawing a red line around those neighborhoods on a map and giving advertisers the option of showing ads only to men or only to women. The agency also claims Facebook allowed advertisers to exclude people that the social media company classified as parents; non-American-born; non-Christian; interested in accessibility; interested in Hispanic culture or a wide variety of other interests that closely align with the Fair Housing Act's protected classes. HUD, which is pursuing civil charges and potential monetary awards that could run into the millions, said that Facebook's ad platform is "encouraging, enabling, and causing housing discrimination" because it allows advertisers to exclude people who they don't want to see their ads. The claim from HUD comes less than a week after Facebook said it would overhaul its ad-targeting systems to prevent discrimination in housing , credit and employment ads as part of a legal settlement with a group that includes the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Fair Housing Alliance and others. The technology at the heart of the clashes is what has helped turned Facebook into a goliath with annual revenue of close to $56 billion. It can offer advertisers and groups the ability to direct messages with precision to exactly the crowd that they want to see it. The potential is as breathtaking as it is potentially destructive. Facebook has taken fire for allowing groups to target groups of people identified as "Jew-haters" and Nazi sympathizers. There remains the fallout from the 2016 election, when, among other things, Facebook allowed fake Russian accounts to buy ads targeting U.S. users to enflame political divisions. The company is wrestling with several government investigations in the U.S. and Europe over its data and privacy practices. A shakeup this month that ended with the departure of some of Facebook's highest ranking executives raised questions about the company's direction. The departures came shortly after CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a new "privacy-focused" vision for social networking. He has promised to transform Facebook from a company known for devouring the personal information shared by its users to one that gives people more ways to communicate in truly private fashion, with their intimate thoughts and pictures shielded by encryption in ways that Facebook itself can't read. However, HUD Secretary Ben Carson said Thursday that there is little difference between the potential for discrimination in Facebook's technology, and discrimination that has taken place for years. "Facebook is discriminating against people based upon who they are and where they live," Carson said. "Using a computer to limit a person's housing choices can be just as discriminatory as slamming a door in someone's face." Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Thursday. JrPatatas Reporting

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Border Wall IT , or It Doesnt Matter

Do we really need a physical barrier to prevent crimes? NO, We dont need walled borders .



Pick Only One



A) BORDER WALL IT ,

or

B) IT Doesnt Matter.






"Border Wall Doesnt Matter."


"Theres No Physical Peaceful Solution From Unstable Intangible Matter"