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Heatwave Plan Updated With Advice For Those With Respiratory Problems, England
The Heatwave Plan has been updated to advise those suffering breathing problems that although ozone levels increase in hot weather, they drop in the evening. People with respiratory problems should stay inside during the hottest part of the day and windows should be kept shaded and closed when the temperature is hotter outside than inside.
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National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Offers Guidelines For Management Of Serious Spine Injuries On The Athletic Playing Field
According to a new position statement from the National Athletic Trainers" Association (NATA), proper management of acute spinal injuries on the athletic playing field is crucial, given that sports participation constitutes the second most common cause of spinal cord injuries for Americans age 30 and younger. Sports medicine providers and others on the sidelines need to be familiar with the appropriate acute-management guidelines for athletes with cervical-spine injuries. Published in this month"s Journal of Athletic Training, NATA"s scientific publication, the position statement provides detailed guidelines for the immediate treatment and transport of athletes who are injured on the playing field.
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Cook Medical Introduces The Guardia™ Pro Protective Embryo Transfer Catheter

The Guardia Pro Protective Embryo Transfer Catheteris uniquely engineered to protect and guide embryos through cervical mucus and blood and to eliminate the need for cervical flushing or aspiration prior to transfer. The Guardia Pro"s outer sheath protects the embryo through entry and then opens in petals to further advance the inner transfer catheter allowing placement of the embryo in the uterine cavity. Additionally, the transfer catheter also incorporates Cook"s Microvol™ technology that decreases the volume of fluid required for embryo transfer helping lessen the likelihood of embryo migration and allowing more accurate embryo placement. Introduced at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), the Guardia Pro Embryo Transfer Catheter is Cook"s newest addition to its extensive portfolio of products for assisted reproductive technology (A.R.T). For more than 25 years, Cook Medical has provided infertility and reproductive specialists with innovative products to meet the needs of each individual patient. Christina Annç©, Vice President of Cook Medical"s women"s healthstrategic business unit, said, "The launch of theGuardia Pro is an important step forward for the industry and for those undergoing IVF. Our unique product creates a greater opportunity for successful embryo implantation. We are committed to simplifying procedures for patients and clinicians and with this device we hope to improve the process of embryo transfer." Cook also recently launchedCookARTLab.com, a website for A.R.T. professionals. The site features the industry"s first interactive video tour of an A.R.T. lab.Visitors to the site can viewa real-world demonstration of ovum collection, sperm injection, embryo culture and embryo transfer, with guidance on how to optimise each step for improved pregnancy rates. The website also features a knowledge base with up-to-the minute links to the most current published research in A.R.T.; a discussion forum that allows professionals to exchange information and experiences; and a news center posting upcoming industry events - making the Cook site a centralised re on breaking research and best practices for fertility and reproductive specialists. Cook Medical


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