The first use of spinal injections for pain dates back to 1901. That’s when researchers injected cocaine just above the tailbone to help relieve lower back pain. The first report of epidural steroid injection for back pain was in 1952; that’s when researchers injected the steroid hydrocortisone into the epidura – the space that surrounds the spinal cord – of the lower back. Today, epidural injection of steroidal painkillers is commonly used to treat difficult problems with lower back pain, … [Read more...] about Image-Guided Spinal Injections Ensuring Safety, Effectiveness
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Essential Elements for Recovery
Proper recovery practices should be a priority for avid exercisers, high school athletes or merely a weekend warrior out on the golf course. Any physical activity, especially for long periods of time, can leave the body feeling sore, tight and tired. Essentially, an unrecovered body can cause an impact in other aspects of life such as a lack of mental sharpness and a weakened immune system. To avoid these symptoms and keep feeling up to par, follow these tips for essential elements of … [Read more...] about Essential Elements for Recovery
Hearing Loss: The Invisible Wall
The people who visit an audiologist usually go because of a difficulty understanding speech. It is rare to have someone come into the clinic to have an evaluation because they primarily need to hear the sound of their car or to hear the newspaper rattle louder. Speech clarity or word understanding is what people with hearing loss request assistance for. The Social Wall The sounds that we make with our mouth are some of the same “sounds” that are made in the environment. As a … [Read more...] about Hearing Loss: The Invisible Wall
SenesTech Taps Bioceres to Seek Argentine Approval for ContraPest
A developer of proprietary technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, today announced that jointly with Bioceres, a leading Argentine agricultural biotechnology company1 , it will seek Argentine regulatory approval for ContraPest®, SenesTech's patent protected technology for managing rodent pest populations through reducing fertility. Under the agreement, Bioceres, through its subsidiary INMET S.A., will immediately proceed on SenesTech's behalf to obtain … [Read more...] about SenesTech Taps Bioceres to Seek Argentine Approval for ContraPest
Honorees at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona 1st Community IMPACT Awards
Coconino County, Xanterra and retired Assistant City Manager Jim Wine were among the honorees at the inaugural Community IMPACT Awards Luncheon held by Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona (GINA) to celebrate its partners and team members who forward the group’s workforce development mission. Each of the seven recipients were congratulated by Jim Gibbons, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries International, who came to Flagstaff from Goodwill’s headquarters in Maryland to … [Read more...] about Honorees at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona 1st Community IMPACT Awards
Arizona’s Longest Running Hotel Boasts Colorful Past
The Weatherford Hotel’s survival spirit has been tested many times during the last century. Two owners died trying to keep it going, at least one went bankrupt, and the structurally stressed building had also been delivered a death sentence. The one resilient thread that’s kept the Weatherford from completely unraveling is its ability to provide a home for travelers, construction workers, bus drivers, actors and athletes, along with a number of crazies. John W. Weatherford constructed the … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Longest Running Hotel Boasts Colorful Past
Can You Sell Your Home Without a Realtor?
The short answer to this question is: of course! The long answer is a bit more challenging. Do you really want to? Are you really well equipped to? Here are some things to consider when choosing the best course for selling your home. First of all, do you truly know the value of your home in the present market? Websites such a Zillow and Trulia offer (at best) a guess of what your home should be worth. These numbers often vary greatly from the reality. The absolute best way to know the value … [Read more...] about Can You Sell Your Home Without a Realtor?
Becoming a State Certified Caregiver
Hopefully for most, 2016 is off to a great start. For many, searching for a new career might be the next step in starting the New Year off with some extra motivation. For example, many people are considering entering the medical field or other technical careers with little to no experience. Luckily, for those interested in becoming a medical professional, there is a simple way to gain experience. Hospice care is tasked with the goal of caring for terminally ill patients; yet, these caregivers … [Read more...] about Becoming a State Certified Caregiver
Bolstering Arizona’s Workforce by Investing in Education
This year’s legislative session offers new hope to Arizona as Governor Ducey brings education to the forefront as a budgetary priority. As the Arizona economy continues to improve, modest reinvestments in Arizona’s public K-12 education and universities is a positive step forward. While we are optimistic about the renewed interest in funding education, it is also important to note that NAU faces these discussions from a budget position further behind than we anticipated last year. During … [Read more...] about Bolstering Arizona’s Workforce by Investing in Education
What to Expect from Flagstaff Parking Management
If you live in an area where the street spaces are constantly filled by people not living in your neighborhood, working together with your neighbors, you will be able to get a parking permit and be able to use spaces reserved for residents. If you are visiting Flagstaff, or shopping in the downtown, you should have an easier time finding a parking space. If you own or work in a downtown business, you will be able to get a parking permit and be able to use reserved spaces. It’s going to be a … [Read more...] about What to Expect from Flagstaff Parking Management