Blood on the Tract
by K Zach on Nov.13, 2016, under Culture, Health
If you see blood in your urine, that's almost never a good sign. Blood in the urine can be caused by kidney or bladder infection, and it can indicate cancer.
It's not always apparent. Sometimes you have to use a microscope to be sure.
But if you actually see red, see a doctor right away.
Unless you're the do-it-yourself type; then you can investigate yourself.
Chen from Zhejiang Province in east China was too worried to go to the doctor, so he explored his urinary tract from the most accessible opening by inserting a chopstick in his penis.
As the x-ray picture shows the stainless steel utensil reached the great rectal wall. Surgeons were able to eliminate it without additional damage.
Chen was admonished not to take his urinary system into his own hands.
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It's not always apparent. Sometimes you have to use a microscope to be sure.
But if you actually see red, see a doctor right away.
Unless you're the do-it-yourself type; then you can investigate yourself.
Chen from Zhejiang Province in east China was too worried to go to the doctor, so he explored his urinary tract from the most accessible opening by inserting a chopstick in his penis.
As the x-ray picture shows the stainless steel utensil reached the great rectal wall. Surgeons were able to eliminate it without additional damage.
Chen was admonished not to take his urinary system into his own hands.
Caution: Do not insert in penis.
Echolilia
by K Zach on Oct.23, 2016, under Art, Education, Family, Health, Kids, Media, Parenting
Timothy Archibald knows that his son Elijah is different.
The San Francisco photographer began photographing his 5 year old child as a way of coping with Eli's Autism diagnosis.
He recognized that his son wasn't like other kids, but he was anxious to understand his child as best as he could.
So he start photographing Eli at age 5 as a portrait project.
It drew father and son closer together, and helped Archibald better understand his child's unique perspective.
His interaction with objects shows how he perceives the world around him.
"I wanted him to be aware of how different he was and see that as an asset."
While creating this project, Archibald grew to appreciate Eli's quirks, and he learned to restrain his desire to control situations as a professional photographer, and follow his son's lead.
The collection of photographs has been published as a book, and can be purchased here.
All photos (c) Timothy Archibald
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The San Francisco photographer began photographing his 5 year old child as a way of coping with Eli's Autism diagnosis.
He recognized that his son wasn't like other kids, but he was anxious to understand his child as best as he could.
So he start photographing Eli at age 5 as a portrait project.
It drew father and son closer together, and helped Archibald better understand his child's unique perspective.
His interaction with objects shows how he perceives the world around him.
"I wanted him to be aware of how different he was and see that as an asset."
While creating this project, Archibald grew to appreciate Eli's quirks, and he learned to restrain his desire to control situations as a professional photographer, and follow his son's lead.
The collection of photographs has been published as a book, and can be purchased here.
All photos (c) Timothy ArchibaldTiggywinkles
by K Zach on Oct.23, 2016, under Animals, Health, Nature
There are a lot of saints we probably haven't heard of. We're familiar with the popular ones, like Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of People Getting Drunk in His Honor, and Saint Francis of Assisi, known for his strong affection for animals. We know some of the more obscure ones, like Saint Guinefort: We're not sure about Saint Tiggywinkles, but we are in awe of his works.
Tiggywinkles is the world's leading wildlife hospital. It was founded in 1978 by Les and Sue Stocker, along with their son Colin. Until 1983 the Stockers funded their work from their savings. Then in February of that year the project became a Registered Charity with the official title of The Wildlife Hospital Trust.
They've helped a variety of species, including badgers, owls, swan, and deer. During the drought of 1984, they began to see more hedgehogs, and worked to raise awareness of their plight, asking people to leave out water and dog food for them. Many people started looking more closely at their local hedgehogs, and so many were brought in for treatment for injuries that the hospital opened a new shed as a Hedgehog-Only unit, and called it "St. Tiggywinkles."
The hospital continues to look after all species of wildlife that are brought in, rehabilitating and releasing into the wild if possible, or keeping the animals in as natural an environment as possible at the hospital. Euthanasia is a last resort.
While the hospital doesn't turn any wild animal away, avian
prey, or predator
Some of the animals are up for adoption. If you're looking for a weasel, stoat, or polecat
or perhaps a buzzard or a badger
Or a hedgehog
St. Tiggywinkles is the patron saint of baby wild animals.
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Tiggywinkles is the world's leading wildlife hospital. It was founded in 1978 by Les and Sue Stocker, along with their son Colin. Until 1983 the Stockers funded their work from their savings. Then in February of that year the project became a Registered Charity with the official title of The Wildlife Hospital Trust.
They've helped a variety of species, including badgers, owls, swan, and deer. During the drought of 1984, they began to see more hedgehogs, and worked to raise awareness of their plight, asking people to leave out water and dog food for them. Many people started looking more closely at their local hedgehogs, and so many were brought in for treatment for injuries that the hospital opened a new shed as a Hedgehog-Only unit, and called it "St. Tiggywinkles."
The hospital continues to look after all species of wildlife that are brought in, rehabilitating and releasing into the wild if possible, or keeping the animals in as natural an environment as possible at the hospital. Euthanasia is a last resort.
While the hospital doesn't turn any wild animal away, avian
prey, or predator
Hedgehogs are still among the favorites.
Some of the animals are up for adoption. If you're looking for a weasel, stoat, or polecat
or perhaps a buzzard or a badger
Or a hedgehog
St. Tiggywinkles is the patron saint of baby wild animals.
When Cats Attack
by K Zach on Sep.09, 2016, under Animals, Health
Cats are known for their docile and gentle nature.
That's why they're so popular as pets.
But sometimes even the most amenable creature can have a bad day.
And that might explain what happened to Kyla Grover, of Victoria, British Columbia, when she was out with a walking group called Pit Bulls of Victoria B.C. one evening.
A cat, named Baby, charged them.
The attack sent one of the dogs to the veterinarian and the pup’s owner to the emergency room.
“The cat is swiping at them and latched onto one of the dog’s faces,” Grover told the Victoria Times Colonist. “I got bit and scratched in the process of trying to separate them.”
“I spent the whole night at emergency because cat bites are nasty.”
The Times Colonist reported that the cat’s owner agreed to foot a $222 veterinarian bill for one of the dogs, Bandida, which ended up with a scratched face.
The cat’s owner, 78-year-old Betty Jean Thompson, said that the cat was startled when one of the dogs showed a friendly interest.
“She’s kind of a slow sort of thinking cat, but one thing is she is very protective of me,” Thompson said.
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That's why they're so popular as pets.
But sometimes even the most amenable creature can have a bad day.
And that might explain what happened to Kyla Grover, of Victoria, British Columbia, when she was out with a walking group called Pit Bulls of Victoria B.C. one evening.
A cat, named Baby, charged them.
The attack sent one of the dogs to the veterinarian and the pup’s owner to the emergency room.
“The cat is swiping at them and latched onto one of the dog’s faces,” Grover told the Victoria Times Colonist. “I got bit and scratched in the process of trying to separate them.”
“I spent the whole night at emergency because cat bites are nasty.”
The Times Colonist reported that the cat’s owner agreed to foot a $222 veterinarian bill for one of the dogs, Bandida, which ended up with a scratched face.
The cat’s owner, 78-year-old Betty Jean Thompson, said that the cat was startled when one of the dogs showed a friendly interest.
“She’s kind of a slow sort of thinking cat, but one thing is she is very protective of me,” Thompson said.
Rules of the Road for Hitchhikers
by K Zach on Sep.04, 2016, under Family, Kids, Parenting
We've always known about the dangers of picking up hitchhikers. And if you do, there are certain responsibilities the hitchhiker has too:
And keeping the seat clean.
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And keeping the seat clean.
The Measure of a Man
by K Zach on Sep.04, 2016, under Health, Nature
Some people say that size doesn't matter.
But it really depends on your frame of reference.
Everything's great if it's a perfect fit.
But when it's not it might seem like an insurmountable task.
Sorence Owiti Opiyo, from Kibigoriin in Kisumu County in Kenya, was orphaned at the age of five and raised by his grandmother. When he was young, he received treatment for a medical condition, similar to a "boil", which made his penis swell. The operation caused a reduction in size, but now at the age of 20, there's been a recurrence. Opiyo suffers occasional severe pain, and is unable to wear shorts or pants.
He has not had a formal education after dropping out of school due to teasing and harassment from his fellow students, and also regrets that he has not had a normal family life. Women, after all, prefer men who wear pants.
The thus far undiagnosed condition not only affects the size, but also the shape.
He is reportedly scheduled for an operation to manage the unnamed condition, however his doctor plans on consultations with other doctors before proceeding.
We can certainly understand the apprehension of his would-be romantic interests who are probably convinced that, in the end, size does matter.
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But it really depends on your frame of reference.
Everything's great if it's a perfect fit.
But when it's not it might seem like an insurmountable task.
Sorence Owiti Opiyo, from Kibigoriin in Kisumu County in Kenya, was orphaned at the age of five and raised by his grandmother. When he was young, he received treatment for a medical condition, similar to a "boil", which made his penis swell. The operation caused a reduction in size, but now at the age of 20, there's been a recurrence. Opiyo suffers occasional severe pain, and is unable to wear shorts or pants.
He has not had a formal education after dropping out of school due to teasing and harassment from his fellow students, and also regrets that he has not had a normal family life. Women, after all, prefer men who wear pants.
The thus far undiagnosed condition not only affects the size, but also the shape.
He is reportedly scheduled for an operation to manage the unnamed condition, however his doctor plans on consultations with other doctors before proceeding.
We can certainly understand the apprehension of his would-be romantic interests who are probably convinced that, in the end, size does matter.
The Cat in the Patula
by K Zach on Aug.25, 2016, under Animals, Crime, Culture, Headlines, Racism, Weapons
Muppets in the Ocean
by K Zach on Aug.25, 2016, under Animals, Environment, Nature
Most of us remember the Muppets of our childhood. Whether it was Sesame Street, the Muppet Show, or Yoda, we all had our favorites.
We followed their adventures as they travelled around the world.
And we followed them in space.
There were a lot of Muppets that only appeared once or twice, but they're still memorable.
Like Furline Huskie, and his hit song "Comb Your Face".
But we never thought of looking in the depths of the ocean.
It's not the first one sighted, but it's certainly the cutest.
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We followed their adventures as they travelled around the world.
And we followed them in space.
There were a lot of Muppets that only appeared once or twice, but they're still memorable.
Like Furline Huskie, and his hit song "Comb Your Face".
But we never thought of looking in the depths of the ocean.
The Stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) live for about two years and are generally nocturnal, spending the daytime hours buried in sand with only their bulbous eyes exposed. This one was recently discovered 900 meters below sea level, on Trask Knoll west of Los Angeles. Although it resembles a squid, it's actually more closely related to the Cuttlefish.
It's not the first one sighted, but it's certainly the cutest.
Jaws
by K Zach on Aug.25, 2016, under Health, Kids, Nature
Losing your baby teeth is a normal part of growing up.
It typically happens between 5-7 years of age, to make room for the incoming adult teeth.
The permanent tooth buds are located above and below the baby teeth, and they push against the roots of the baby teeth causing them to fall out. This process also helps to guide the permanent teeth into the proper position.
It would look a little scary if we could see inside our skulls during the development of our permanent teeth.
But nature doesn't always go according to expectations.
Zak Brown, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is known to his friends as "Jaws."
He's a sweet kid, and loves soccer like his peers, but while his brother and sister cashed in from the Tooth Fairy, Zak's permanent teeth began to emerge behind his baby teeth.
The condition is known as pediatric shark teeth, and can affect as many as one in 10 children although few cases are as striking as Zak's.
It doesn't hurt, and he has no trouble eating, although it has started to affect his speech, and he has to take extra care to maintain both sets of teeth. He finally lost a tooth, but will need orthodontic care to remove the rest. He will most likely need braces correct his bite.
For now, he has to wait until he moves up on the waiting list to see the orthodontist.
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It typically happens between 5-7 years of age, to make room for the incoming adult teeth.
The permanent tooth buds are located above and below the baby teeth, and they push against the roots of the baby teeth causing them to fall out. This process also helps to guide the permanent teeth into the proper position.
It would look a little scary if we could see inside our skulls during the development of our permanent teeth.
But nature doesn't always go according to expectations.
Zak Brown, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is known to his friends as "Jaws."
He's a sweet kid, and loves soccer like his peers, but while his brother and sister cashed in from the Tooth Fairy, Zak's permanent teeth began to emerge behind his baby teeth.
The condition is known as pediatric shark teeth, and can affect as many as one in 10 children although few cases are as striking as Zak's.
It doesn't hurt, and he has no trouble eating, although it has started to affect his speech, and he has to take extra care to maintain both sets of teeth. He finally lost a tooth, but will need orthodontic care to remove the rest. He will most likely need braces correct his bite.
For now, he has to wait until he moves up on the waiting list to see the orthodontist.
Branching Out
by K Zach on Aug.11, 2016, under Health, Nature
It's not unusual to anthropomorphize what we see in nature.
We know it's a tree, but we see human-like attributes. Often it's facial features, which are easy for us to recognize.
But frequently it's something else.
Abul Bandar, from Khulna, Bangladesh, suffers from Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, an inherited skin disorder, which makes him appear to be turning into a tree. The lesions are a result of the recessive gene that makes him susceptible to cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas brought about by human papillomavirus (HPV).
While the root of the problem is known, there is not yet a treatment for it, although the growths can be surgically pruned. The growths don't hurt or itch much, but the sickening odor makes it hard for other people to be around the sufferers.
While the condition is rare, it's been seen a number of times before. Pictured above is Dede Koswara, an Indonesian who was known as the original "Tree Man", being prepared for his ninth surgery. After losing his family and job, he was able to find employment at a circus. A picture of him posted on the Internet caused a media frenzy that made the condition more famous.
Dede had 13 pounds of the lesions removed with an electric saw, and then chemotherapy was tried to bring the disease under control. The treatment was curtailed when his liver failed, and the lesions returned. He died of liver, hepatitus, and gastric disorders at the age of 42 in January 2016.
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We know it's a tree, but we see human-like attributes. Often it's facial features, which are easy for us to recognize.
But frequently it's something else.
Abul Bandar, from Khulna, Bangladesh, suffers from Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, an inherited skin disorder, which makes him appear to be turning into a tree. The lesions are a result of the recessive gene that makes him susceptible to cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas brought about by human papillomavirus (HPV).
While the root of the problem is known, there is not yet a treatment for it, although the growths can be surgically pruned. The growths don't hurt or itch much, but the sickening odor makes it hard for other people to be around the sufferers.
While the condition is rare, it's been seen a number of times before. Pictured above is Dede Koswara, an Indonesian who was known as the original "Tree Man", being prepared for his ninth surgery. After losing his family and job, he was able to find employment at a circus. A picture of him posted on the Internet caused a media frenzy that made the condition more famous.
Dede had 13 pounds of the lesions removed with an electric saw, and then chemotherapy was tried to bring the disease under control. The treatment was curtailed when his liver failed, and the lesions returned. He died of liver, hepatitus, and gastric disorders at the age of 42 in January 2016.
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