What was it? Multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial (BLING III) evaluating continuous versus intermittent infusion of β-lactam antibiotics (piperacillin-tazobactam or meropenem) in critically ill patients with sepsis, conducted across 104 intensive care units (ICUs) in Australia, Belgium, France, Malaysia, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The Devil in the Details! 7,031 patients analyzed (3,498…
Both people are angry. After insults are flung and the damage is done, the outburst is over. But, simmering anger lingers with both people retreating into their lonely corners. Where does a couple go from this kind of stand-off? What emotions might be under their defensive postures? When we relate from our defenses, the brilliant…
I first read this book ten years ago for a Spirituality & Resilience class. It’s pretty straightforward in that whatever has happened to you, it has already happened. Now how are you going to handle it? Don’t lose touch with yourself and fall into a robot-like way of seeing and thinking and doing where you…
You’ve got to have friends. That’s what friends are for. You can always count on me. Many songs and many movies extoll friendship. I extoll friendship, you probably do too, we all do. Friendships are important but are hard to come by and keep. Are friendships harder to keep these days? Studies say “yes”: over…
Spring Superfoods to Add to Your Plate By: Roxane Shymkiw Who else is excited about the arrival of spring? With longer days and warmer weather, spring is the perfect time for renewal and rejuvenation. It’s an ideal moment to reassess our eating habits, and by focusing on seasonal, local produce, we can optimize our nutrition….
Instagram female fitness models are the most popular and in-demand models globally. They are often rugged and toned, but more than that, they’re beautiful. As such, there’s a lot of demand for IG female fitness models to stay fit to keep maintaining their physical appearance. Maintaining the perfect physique is a big challenge for female…
Your food portions will change from meal to meal, and day to day. It’s not only important for you to understand how to listen to your body’s hunger and fullness signals, but it’s also important for you to understand why your portion sizes change from meal to meal, so you can use those little insights about…
As the school year winds down, many of us are on the hunt for the perfect way to thank the wonderful teachers who’ve supported, encouraged, and guided our children through another busy year. While the classic gifts – chocolates, wine, or another “Best Teacher” mug – are always appreciated, why not give something a little…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (aka, GLP-1) is a natural hormone produced in the gut and is key to blood sugar regulation, how full we feel, and slowing digestion. Boosting this natural hormone through supplements helps support metabolic health through balanced blood sugar, reduced inflammation, less insulin resistance, and improved gut health. And it can also help support…
2024 has been and gone and now its time for me to look at 2025 mental health goals and achievements. I’m not really one who makes new year’s resolutions and when I do I never complete them and something usually goes wrong. I’m currently having DBT counselling every fortnight which is helping me understand not…