it WCRI: TD Duration Remains Shorter Despite Recent Growth By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 An increase in average temporary disability duration drove a nearly 10% increase in average indemnity benefits per claim in Wisconsin in 2022, according to a recent study from the Workers… Full Article
it Cardiovascular care centered on the patient is key and helps improve equity and outcomes By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Patient-centered care establishes a respectful partnership among the health care team, the patient and caregivers to make shared decisions about management tailored to the patients’ beliefs, preferences and... Full Article
it Adults with congenital heart disease faced higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Almost 1 in 5 adults with congenital heart disease living in Israel had or developed an abnormal heart rhythm over five years. Adults with congenital heart disease who developed an irregular heart rhythm in the heart’s upper... Full Article
it Palliative care beneficial to manage symptoms, improve quality of life for people with CVD By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Palliative medication management focuses on providing relief from symptoms and enhancing quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease throughout the various stages of the disease. Decisions about initiating, adjusting... Full Article
it La atención coordinada en niños con síndrome de Down y cardiopatías congénitas reviste gran importancia By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT Prohibida su divulgación hasta las4:00 a. m., hora del centro / 5:00 a. m., hora del este, del jueves, 12 de septiembre de 2024 DALLAS, 12 de septiembre de 2024 - Según una nueva declaración científica de la American Heart Association (la Asociación... Full Article
it Knowing you have a brain aneurysm may raise anxiety risk, other mental health conditions By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: People diagnosed with unruptured cerebral aneurysms (weakened areas in brain blood vessels) who are being monitored without treatment have a higher risk of developing mental illness compared to those who have not been diagnosed... Full Article
it Popular home blood pressure monitoring cuff devices may not fit some US adults By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: An analysis of at-home blood-pressure monitors estimates that the arm cuffs for 10 of the most popular potentially do not fit up to 18 million adults in the U.S. and nearly 12% of Black adults. To ensure accurate blood pressure ... Full Article
it Remote monitoring and pharmacist helped improve hard-to-control blood pressure By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: A new study finds that up to 74% of participants with resistant or difficult-to-control high blood pressure, including those with chronic kidney disease, were able to improve control of their blood pressure within 12 months after ... Full Article
it Analysis found weight-loss surgery may help people with obesity manage high blood pressure By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: In an analysis of 18 randomized clinical trials, people with obesity and high blood pressure who underwent bariatric (weight-loss) surgery were almost three times more likely to achieve blood pressure remission, defined as... Full Article
it New Spanish language stroke prevention website aims to remove barriers to equitable health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT DALLAS, September 9, 2024 — While stroke is the fifth-leading overall cause of death in the United States, it disproportionately impacts Hispanic people. It is the third leading cause of death among Hispanic women and the fourth leading cause of death ... Full Article
it Nuevo sitio web en español para la prevención de ataques o derrames cerebrales busca eliminar barreras a la equidad en la salud By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 9 de septiembre de 2024 — Si bien el derrame cerebral es la quinta causa principal de muerte en los Estados Unidos, afecta desproporcionadamente a los hispanos. Es la tercera principal causa de muerte entre las mujeres hispanas y la cuarta ... Full Article
it Happy with your life? Research links contentment with fewer heart attacks and strokes By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: People who are satisfied with their lives or feel contentment or well-being may be less likely to develop heart disease and stroke than their unsatisfied counterparts. The analysis of health records for more than 120,000 adults... Full Article
it Heart failure, atrial fibrillation & coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Previous studies have found that 14-81% of patients with heart failure experience some degree of cognitive impairment affecting language, memory or executive function. Evidence also indicates that people with atrial fibrillation... Full Article
it Initial prescriptions of sedatives among older stroke survivors may include too many pills By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Within 90 days after having an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke, about 5% of stroke survivors ages 65 and older were prescribed benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures)... Full Article
it 5 health technology start-ups finalists in global heart disease solution competition By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:45:00 GMT DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2024 – High blood pressure, obesity and other risk factors contribute to high rates of heart disease and stroke worldwide, including in the U.S. where cardiovascular disease is the leading killer.[1] While experts work to improve outcomes... Full Article
it Playful Indulgences with Adobe Pixel Blender for Photoshop By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:48:00 +0000 Sometimes I just find I have a need to play. Not the sand lot type, even though that might be fun, but more along the lines of creativity with my artworks. With painting I can just slop the wonderful colors around and see what happens but clean-up is more effort. But with photography it's not always as easy. I could throw my camera up in the air with a timed shutter and see what happens, but I am afraid of dropping it and then seeing a lot on money becoming dust on the ground with a broken camera. Digital editing allows me that freedom and the only cost is my time. Definitely less risky. I came across a video that shows the use of an Adobe Labs plug-in for Photoshop CS 4&5 called Pixel Bender. Being also a painter I was more interested in the oil painting effects as demonstrated with the image I 'bent' below. I may take this further as I will need to get rid of those bright white objects at the top of frame to make this image useful. The above image was run once in pixel bender to give texture in the parrot, but I found that the remaining detail was all too much the same and still too fine in detail for the background. I masked out the parrot, used the blending too to see if this would help. Not much, so I ran pixel bender again on several iterations on just the background to get the final image above. I didn’t realize until later that the smudging of texture actually added to the larger texture in pixel bender. One again for above image I ran pixel bender to get the effect for the chairs and table and then playing around with iterations on just the background and with the smudging tool to get a less contrasty detail here.In trying to use other images to see how they worked it became apparent that for it to work well there should be sufficient detail and contrast in image for it to produce better results. I also noticed that image size from 800 to 4,000 pixels each had different effects. The largest brush size was 15 pixels and with the large images the effects became smaller. The 2 photos of the fall scene are identical except for image resolution. The above was 1,000 pixels wide and below was 4,000+ wide It's easy to see the difference in effects. For the smaller image I even had tor reduce the brush size so as not to over-dominate the bending effect. From the experiments, or is it playing around, I noticed that when areas were smudged in linear or curved arches it increased the detail effects to make them larger as in the parrot's background and with the same fall scene but with smudging on the trees in image below. These may not be exactly to your taste but if you are digitally creating painting-type images then by combining different effects for areas within the photograph, a more pleasing painting effect can be created. It is important for any effect type that there be variation in texture detail, size and contrast, like a real painting to create harmony and vision flow within the image. The most important aspect is to create images that you like and not for others and that you have fun doing this. While I was playing around I completely lost track of time which for me is a sign that my creative juices are really flowing and I'm exploring new avenues. Please send me some links if you have any digital creations that were just fun and you enjoyed the outcome. Niels Henriksen Full Article creativity PhotoShop software
it Fine Art Print - 'Fire Within' By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:59:00 +0000 Peonies provide wonderful opportunities for close-up photography with their delicate streamer like petals. Almost like flags waving in the breeze. There was a soft warm glow within the centre of the flowers which may either be due pollen tinting or the stronger blue sky light on the outer petal tips when adjusted to more neutral whiter of the petal, causing the inner parts to become warmer with temperature adjustments. Either way, I focused on this yellowish-orange color cast as the dominante part of the image, with its strong contrast found here. Since one primary color is the yellowish-orange I then ensured that the darker greyer background petal had a slight blue hue to act as a compliment with the yellow. The Sugar Cane paper has a warm tone to further enhance the yellowish-orange tones. Print Details Hahnemuhle ‘Sugar Cane’ Fine Art PaperWeight: 300 gsmPaper size:13”x19”Image Size 11” x 14″Print Series No. 1,Prints made 5 Availability 5 Special price only for readers of My camera World $100. This price is only available until 5:00pm EST Friday, 21 September, 2012 Shipping world wide $20.00 via regular mail. Contact for price request if faster delivery is required. Send email request to Niels Henriksen Artworks Niels Henriksen Full Article Close-up fine art Flowers
it White House up in the Clouds By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 12:02:00 +0000 Opportunity, timing and position are well know cornerstones in capturing fleeting moments. Sometimes it's even a suggestion. While sitting on the patio in San Miguel de Allende my wife suggested that I photograph a white house on the cliff-side that was surrounded by clouds. When I first looked up it didn't look that interesting but after getting the camera out and setting it up, the above cloud formation moved in creating a striking visual effect. The columns and rounded domes of the house are re-enforced by similar but looser structures in the cloud. original image out of camera The original image looks interesting but is a little flat and static. The changes I made were to add clarity +87 to increase contrast of clouds and house, increase highlights +60 to make the clouds and house even brighter and reduce both luminance and saturation of the blues and cyans in camera RAW. In Photoshop, I decreased the saturation and luminance of the greens and oranges to keep mainly 2 dominant colors of white and blue. Adding contrast to the clouds almost make them appear to explode around the house. Niels Henriksen Full Article Cityscape clouds San Miguel de Allende
it Leading national groups voice ‘full support’ for prohibiting menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2023 — Weeks after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review, the American Heart ... Full Article
it USDA nutrition standards will put healthier meals on school menus By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:10:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., April 24, 2024 — Nancy Brown, chief executive of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health that is celebrating 100 years of saving lives, issued the following ... Full Article
it La Cámara de Representantes aprueba un proyecto de ley que salvaría la vida de quienes sufran un paro cardíaco en el ámbito de una escuela By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:13:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., 23 de septiembre de 2024 — En el día de hoy, la Cámara de Representantes de los EE. UU. aprobó la Ley de Educación para la Salud, Concienciación, Investigación y Capacitación sobre Cardiomiopatías en las Escuelas (Health Education,... Full Article
it “What Would They Say?” spoken word video named finalist in international award competition By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:15:00 GMT DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2024 —“What Would They Say?” – the powerful spoken word poem produced by the American Heart Association, which is celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain... Full Article
it Quick Quotes: Charlie Waite By blog.howardgrill.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:53:30 +0000 “A landscape image cuts across all political and national boundaries, it transcends the constraints of language and culture” Charlie Wait A great landscape image needs no explanation. At least not a verbal one. That is one of the things I love most about nature and landscape photograph. Full Article Quotes photographers quotes
it Choosing A Photography Website Host By blog.howardgrill.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 09:24:04 +0000 A number of weeks ago I posted that I was considering putting together a new website. There were several reasons, but two which were of paramount importance: when I initially coded my current website using Dreamweaver there was no concern about how people might view the site on mobile devices. The situation is very different […] Full Article Business Websites business coding websites
it Second booster approved as option for additional protection against COVID-19 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:44:21 GMT Full Article
it Collaboration between leading health organizations aims to improve health outcomes in communities of color By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT DALLAS, April 27, 2022 – Bank of America, along with leading public health organizations – the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health – have ... Full Article
it Investment, action urged to improve access, quality and equity in women’s heart health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT Advisory Highlights: Women continue to be underrepresented in research for cardiovascular disease (CVD), leading to gaps in knowledge and understanding of how CVD impacts women. Some risk factors for heart disease are specific to women, such as risks ... Full Article
it NFL founds coalition to advance adoption of life-saving policies for student athletes By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:40:00 GMT Professional Sports and Leading Public Health, Nonprofit and Patient Advocacy Organizations Will Advocate State Adoption of Best Practice Medical Emergency Policies NFL Foundation Commits $1 Million in Grants to Support Nationwide CPR Education, AED ... Full Article
it The American Heart Association joins consortium with full support for a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:37:00 GMT DALLAS, Monday, October 30, 2023 – The national Board of Directors of the American Heart Association last week voted to provide full support to the House of Cardiology’s consortium proposal to create a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine... Full Article
it Leading cardiologist says prohibiting menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars would save lives in communities targeted by Big Tobacco By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:10:00 GMT DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2023 — Action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars would save lives and improve health in communities long targeted by the tobacco industry, according to renowned... Full Article
it Delay of lifesaving tobacco rules will jeopardize the health of communities By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., December 6, 2023 — Lifesaving final rules to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars will be further delayed, according to the Biden administration’s Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory ... Full Article
it Federal spending bill is a net positive for public health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., March 8, 2024 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health that is celebrating its centennial birthday this year, issued the following statement in response to Congress’... Full Article
it La insuficiencia cardíaca, la fibrilación auricular y la enfermedad coronaria están relacionadas con el deterioro cognitivo By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT Aspectos destacados de la declaración: En estudios anteriores se ha descubierto que entre el 14 y el 81% de los pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca presentan algún grado de deterioro cognitivo que afecta el lenguaje, la memoria o la función... Full Article
it Los jugadores embajadores de la NFL invitan a los aficionados a aprender RCP en 90 segundos para salvar vidas By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT DALLAS, 16 de octubre de 2024 — Más de la mitad de las personas que sufren un paro cardíaco repentino fuera del hospital no reciben reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) inmediata. Como resultado, mueren 9 de cada 10 personas que sufren uno[1]. Sin embargo,... Full Article
it Los premios Paul “Bear” Bryant anuncian la lista de entrenadores de fútbol americano universitario para 2024 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT HOUSTON, 16 de octubre de 2024 — Veintisiete entrenadores de fútbol americano universitario integran la lista de candidatos al premio Paul “Bear” Bryant al Entrenador del Año 2024 de la American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón), un... Full Article
it Innovadores locales reciben $75 000 para combatir las disparidades sanitarias en la comunidad By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 7 de noviembre de 2024 – Históricamente, las personas de color de comunidades con escasos recursos han tenido menos acceso a las necesidades más básicas, como alimentos saludables, aire limpio y agua potable, educación de calidad, empleo,... Full Article
it Obesity-related heart disease deaths increased in the U.S. over the past two decades By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT n the U.S. who died from ischemic heart disease related to obesity increased by approximately 180% from 1999 to 2020. The highest rate of deaths ... Full Article
it Heart disease more common in past redlined areas linked to limited access to healthy foods By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT Research Highlights: Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity were more common and linked to reduced access to healthy food among people who lived in neighborhoods previously subjected to structural racism-based policies that ... Full Article
it Heart disease could hit up to 28 years sooner for people with CKM syndrome By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT Research Highlights: Scientists conducted a simulation study to estimate the impact of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction. The study found that adults with chronic kidney disease would have ... Full Article
it MESA heart disease risk score worked well with or without race included By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: A version of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) heart disease risk score that did not include race predicted heart disease risk just as well as the original version that includes race. The original MESA risk score, ... Full Article
it Updated guidance reaffirms CPR with breaths essential for cardiac arrest following drowning By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT Updated Guideline Highlights: The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics update recommendations for untrained lay rescuers and trained rescuers resuscitating adults and children who have drowned. One important update is the ... Full Article
it La American Heart Association proporciona kits comunitarios para medición de la presión arterial y monitores en las ubicaciones de la biblioteca Stark Library By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:47:00 GMT STARK COUNTY, 28 DE OCTUBRE DE 2024 – La American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón), que es la principal organización sin ánimo de lucro del mundo dedicada a la salud del corazón y el cerebro para todos, cuenta ahora con centros de... Full Article
it Early detection, intensive treatment critical for high-risk patients with Kawasaki Disease By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT .. Full Article
it How to Paint a Fantasy Woman Portrait with Photoshop By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:09:28 +0000 In this tutorial I'll show you how to paint a fantasy woman portrait with Photoshop. You'll learn how to use brush to paint properly as well as take care of details. A graphic tablet is highly recommended for this tutorial. Full Article Drawing Tutorials
it Create a Dark Landscape Matte Painting with Photoshop By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:15:19 +0000 In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a misty landscape matte painting with a dark castle. We'll create a misty scene with the layered mountains and the light from afar. The main technique here is blending with adjustment layers, masking and brushes. There are something basic you should know about contrast, distance, intensity etc, and we'll dive into all of those in today's lesson! Full Article Photo Effects Tutorials
it Create a Dark Night Hunter Scene with Photoshop By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:58:24 +0000 In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a dark night hunter scene. You'll learn how to combine different stock images together, turn a scene from day to night, add a moonlight, create a dark atmosphere as well as make some special effects. Along with this tutorial, you'll also learn how to work with groups, manage your layers and pay attention to the details. Full Article Photo Effects Tutorials
it My New Project: A Curated, Quality New Marketplace for Designers By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 13:19:59 +0000 Today I have a really exciting update, sharing exactly what I've been working on for the past year. At my other website Design Cuts, we've just launched the most curated, high quality marketplace anywhere for designers just like you! Full Article Articles Site News
it Designing Clarity 03 – Did Apple just Disrupt Healthcare? By designsojourn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:28:05 +0000 Did Apple just disrupt Healthcare? More specifically, Health Tech? I would say Healthcare is one of those industries ripe for innovation disruption. It is a mature industry lead by large slow-moving organisations, that have been around forever. They have built their equivalent of the Great... The post Designing Clarity 03 – Did Apple just Disrupt Healthcare? appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article Design Clarity Podcasts Design Leadership design led innovation design-thinking healthcare innovation
it Fintech uses Design but not in the way it should By designsojourn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:17:50 +0000 I was honoured to be invited last Friday (4th Nov 2022) to speak at the Singapore Fintech Festival’s Talent Pavilion organised by our partner WSG (Workforce Singapore). I shared why Fintech needs Design. But before I get into that, let me share a few... The post Fintech uses Design but not in the way it should appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article Articles Design Leadership designthinking Digital digitaltransformation experience experience-design fintech innovation strategy UI UX
it ESC and Design Sojourn’s Innovating for Sustainability Programme Offers Grant Support for Singaporean Companies By designsojourn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:05 +0000 ESC, the leading sustainability consultancy in Asia, and Design Sojourn, a renowned design thinking and innovation consultancy, have partnered to launch the Innovating for Sustainability Programme (ISP). This new programme aims to help Singaporean companies capture new innovative business opportunities and enhance their capabilities in... The post ESC and Design Sojourn’s Innovating for Sustainability Programme Offers Grant Support for Singaporean Companies appeared first on Design Sojourn. Please click above if you cannot see this post. Full Article About Design Sojourn Articles Design Leadership #ISP innovation sustainability
