What plants benefit from wildfires? Fire also benefits several plant species such as the endangered sandplain gerardia and wood lily, both which need fire to reproduce and grow. The endangered Delmarva fox squirrel and red-cockaded woodpecker rely on fire to maintain their pine forest habitats. Fire also helps control non-native invasive plant species. How does […]
Why does my groin pain come and go?
Why does my groin pain come and go? The most common cause of groin pain is a muscle, tendon or ligament strain, particularly in athletes who play sports such as hockey, soccer and football. Groin pain might occur immediately after an injury, or pain might come on gradually over a period of weeks or even […]
What does tPA stand for?
What does tPA stand for? Third-Party Why is tPA not given after 3 hours? Most of them are ineligible because they come to the hospital after the three-hour time window.” The timing of treatment is important, because giving a strong blood thinner like tPA during a stroke can cause bleeding inside the brain. What is […]
What are some things you can do if you are facing unethical behavior in the workplace?
What are some things you can do if you are facing unethical behavior in the workplace? Dealing with unethical behavior in the workplaceDo your research. It’s important to determine if your colleague is breaking your employer’s policy. Document the unethical behavior. It’s important to document what your colleague did and when. Approach your colleague. It’s […]
How do smartphones collect data?
How do smartphones collect data? Some of the most common sensors found in smartphones include the accelerometer, Bluetooth, GPS, light sensor, microphone, proximity sensor, and WiFi. Other types of smartphone data collected include call logs, short message service (SMS) logs, app-use logs, and battery-status logs. How does mobile phone data work? Mobile data is what […]
How many foster kids turn into criminals?
How many foster kids turn into criminals? A variety of studies reported that 30 to 40 percent of foster children have been arrested since they exited foster care. Over one-fourth have spent at least one night in jail and over 15 percent had been convicted of a crime. Are children in foster care more likely […]
Are there Girl Scouts in India?
Are there Girl Scouts in India? The Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) is the national Scouting and Guiding association of India…. The Bharat Scouts and Guides President Dr. Anil Jain Affiliation World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts World Organization of the Scout Movement What are Girl Scouts called in India? Girl Scouts (Guides) […]
Can you get sick from no see ums?
Can you get sick from no see ums? Sand flies and no-see-ums can transmit disease, although it is rare. The disease is called Bartonella bacilliformis or Carrion’s disease. The CDC says that it only exists in the higher elevations of South America however, as we know, vector-borne diseases can travel. How long does a Noseeum […]
What happens if you take Advil before surgery?
What happens if you take Advil before surgery? Patients are often instructed not to take ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before or after surgery because of increased bleeding risk. Can I take ibuprofen the day before surgery? Please stop taking all herbal remedies, aspirin, and anti-inflammatory medications (Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Naproxen, etc.) […]
Do parents have to pay back foster care?
Do parents have to pay back foster care? As long as the child is in foster care, the biological parents must pay support. If circumstances arise — such as needing to spend money to improve the safety and habitability of the home — the payments can be modified. What happens when foster parent dies? AN […]