PULSE.DOCTOR ONLINE: There are few moments in life more frightening and uncertain than those preceding a major surgery, much less on one's child. For those times, Emmi Solutions, creator of a Web-based patient-education system for surgical procedures Surgical procedures have long and possibly daunting names. The meaning of many surgical procedure names can often be understood if the name is broken into parts. For example in splenectomy, "ectomy" is a suffix meaning the removal of a part of the body. "Splene-" means spleen. , has introduced EmmiKids. The spinoff is a series of education modules for parents of children who are about to undergo surgery. Created in partnership with kids'-health Web site KidsHealth.org, each module includes clear diagrams, an explanation of what the operation entails, risks and a section allowing users to write questions to the doctor. The limited time patients now spend with their doctor can now be focused on specific concerns and more detailed information, said Emmi Solutions CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Jordan Dolin. Doctors who use Emmi Solutions' education modules will provide patients (or their parents, in the case of children) with a special access code, which they can use to access the modules from any Web-enabled computer. Any questions will then be forwarded to the doctor, who can address them in person. -- Andy Wang PATCH IT UP:A new patch may be the answer to the pain associated with canker sores Canker Sores Definition Canker sores are small sores or ulcers that appear inside the mouth. They are painful, self-healing, and can recur. Description , those shallow, painful sores on the inside of the lips, the inside of the cheeks or on the gums that affect millions of Americans, primarily teens and you adults. The Canker canker, small sore on the inside of the mouth. A canker appears as a shallow, whitish ulcer surrounded by a thin, red area. It is tender, sometimes painful, and may occur singly or as one of a group of sores. Cover is a tablet-like patch made from edible ingredients. It sticks to the canker sore canker sore n. A small painful ulcer of the mucous membrane of the mouth; an aphtha. Also called aphthous stomatitis, recurrent aphthous ulcers, ulcerative stomatitis. within seconds and forms a clear, gel-like protective seal that lasts eight to 12 hours. It serves as a barrier, as opposed to most other products, which are topical pain relievers designed to numb pain. The patch protects the sore from tongue, teeth, food, drink and other irritants, and won't come off while eating. While on, the patch releases menthol menthol, white crystalline substance with a characteristic pungent odor. It is derived from the oil of the peppermint plant, Mentha piperita (see mint), or prepared synthetically from coal tar. , sea salt, citrus oil and other nutrients included to prevent pain and speed healing. Available at drug stores including Rite Aid, CVS (1) (Concurrent Versions System) A version control system for Unix that was initially developed as a series of shell scripts in the mid-1980s. CVS maintains the changes between one source code version and another and stores all the changes in one file. , Walgreen's and select Wal Mart stores. A package of six retails for about $9.99. -- Diana McKeon Charkalis IN SAFE HANDS Creative Specialties International spent hundreds of hours in people's bathrooms taking notes on the shower routines of the elderly and disabled. The result is a line of bath safety products that combines style and functionality. Two collections of Americans With Disabilities Americans with disabilities comprise one of the largest minority groups in the United States. According to the Disability Status: 2000 - Census 2000 Brief [1], approximately 20% of Americans have one or more diagnosed psycho-physical disability. Act-compliant grab bars match faucets and accessories produced by Moen (Creative Specialties' parent company). Other products include an adjustable tub and shower chair, adjustable transfer bench (for stepping over the side of the bathtub), a dual tub grip, an elevated toilet seat and also a variety of bath safety accessories such as nonslip non·slip adj. Designed to prevent or inhibit slipping: a bathtub with a nonslip surface. nonslip Adjective designed to prevent slipping: handles and basket organizers. The bath accessories are available at Lowe's locations. For more information on the new ADA-compliant products, call (800) 882-0116 or visit www.csi.moen.com. -- A.W. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Emmi Solutions) (2) no caption (Creative Specialties International bathroom) |
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