US bank account for non US residents

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I am a resident of Canada and about a month ago I looked for a way to open an US bank account being a non US resident. So I searched the internet and found out number of site which offer US bank account for non US residents but most of them were scams.

The problem in opening a US bank account is due to the patriot act. It has made opening a US bank account by a non US resident almost impossible. But I found out one method to open an US bank account. Etrade financials offer complete investment account for international users. To open this account you don’t have to fly to USA.

1. Opening this account is completely free.
2. It can be opened by regular mail.
3. Only document required is a valid passport photocopy. (Does not need to be certified)

This account is originally designed for brokerage purposes. But I don’t see anything wrong with using it as a normal bank account. This account offers a platinum visa debit card and free check writing. (First check book is also free) To apply visit Etrade website. Then download and print the complete investment account application and W-8BEN form. Then properly fill these forms and post them to the address specified. If you don’t want to download and print them you can apply for an account opening kit online. Then they will mail it to your home. This really works. (I have tried it. They have an excellent customer support service)

You can also use this account to withdraw Paypal funds. For any more information visit their website or contact the customer support service.

ETRADE WEB SITE : https://us.etrade.com/e/t/home

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CPK Muscle enzyme

CPK Muscle enzyme

CPK muscle enzyme (Also known as creatine kinase) is a great biochemical marker in certain disease conditions. Different isoforms of CPK enzyme is found especially in the Brain, Heart and Skeletal muscle. Whenever there is damage to these organs blood CPK level goes up. The term “CPK Muscle enzyme” is specifically used for the isoforms found in the skeletal muscles and the heart. When there is a traumatic damage or inflammation in heart or skeletal muscle CPK Muscle enzyme level in the blood goes up. But remember there is a basal level of CPK Muscle enzyme always present in the blood. But sudden elevation of the CPK Muscle enzyme level does not signal these conditions. It is also elevated after exercise and in black people the CPK enzyme level is normally high. If you found to have higher level of CPK enzyme it may be necessary to repeat the test later. If the CPK enzyme level is significant with the clinical findings doctors may decide the management straight away. Stating can also give rise to myositis and elevated CPK Muscle enzyme levels. Anyway final decision about elevated CPK levels should be taken by a specialist in the area.

Energy stored in an inductor

As current through the coil increases the magnetic field of the coil also increases, and electrical energy is stored in the coil as a magnetic field. The self induction is in coil N and current in the coil I; then the Energy stored in the coil;

U=L.I.I/2

Abnormal cpk levels

Abnormal cpk levels can be due to various reasons. CPK levels are comparatively high in the skeletal muscle, heart and the brain. So any damage to skeletal muscle heart or brain can give rise to abnormal cpk levels. But in the clinical setting the most important aspects are the skeletal muscles and the heart. In the case of abnormal cpk levels in the clinical setting the term “Abnormal cpk levels” is synonymous with elevated cpk levels. (See also - elevated cpk levels) when we talk about the skeletal muscle conditions direct trauma, exercise, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and etc can give rise to very high cpk values. In Duchenne muscular dystrophy cpk values can be abnormal (very high) even before the actual clinical manifestation.
After a myocardial infarction damaged myocardial cells release cpk-mb isoform of the CPK enzyme. This can give rise to abnormal CPK levels in the blood. But significance of this decreases after two days. But in addition to these many other conditions can give rise to abnormal cpk levels. So before coming to a conclusion all the differential diagnosis of a particular clinical scenario should be taken into account.

Elevated cpk levels

In some disease conditions elevated cpk levels are measured. Most common conditions are associated with inflammation of the skeletal muscles or myocardial necrosis. But in addition to these even after moderate exercise elevated cpk levels can be observed. In the medical point of view elevated cpk levels are of invaluable in diagnosing certain disease conditions. For an example in Duchenne muscular dystrophy blood cpk levels are highly elevated even before the appearance of clinical symptoms. Even though elevated cpk levels can be used in diagnostic process this test is not very specific. For an example skeletal muscle and heart muscle both contain cpk enzyme. So damage to either organ can cause an elevated cpk levels. Another thing is the time duration after the injury. So one has to be careful about the time duration. Otherwise the test results may not be accurate.

See also,
Use of CPK test in Heart attack
CPK test in duchenne muscular dystrophy
CPK test in myocardial infarction
CPK test in polymyositis

Ayurvedic treatment for type 2 diabetes

ayurvedic treatment for type 2 diabetes
The bitter fact about the type 2 diabetes mellitus is even though that it is controllable is not curerable. Even With the newest advancements of western medicine diabetes patients still have to face the complications of this condition. But there is something else we should consider. It is Ayurvedic treatment. Diabetes is not a disease of the modern world. Even the Susrutha has described this condition in ayurvedic literature. Actually some ayurvedic treatment for type 2 diabetes is appears to be promising. Some small randomized trials have shown increased insulin sensitivity and associated reduced blood glucose levels. The important thing is these drugs do not act by increasing the insulin secretion. But main problem in identifying a proper ayurvedic treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus is that the scientists cannot properly isolate a promising chemical compounds from these drugs.

How does tylenol work?

How does tylenol work?
Have you ever wondered how does Tylenol work? Probably you might, some day. But the answer is simple. It works in the same way as paracetamol. So the main tylenol ingredient/ ingredients are paracetamol or acetaminophen. Simply Tylenol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Actually this drug can be used for mild to moderate pain. There are claims that Tylenol can be used for arthritic pain. Side effects of Tylenol are as same as the side effects of paracetamol. Although the side effects are rare it has a potential liver toxicity.

Compton Effect

Compton scattering of a X-ray by an electron. Incident photon has energy and momentum, while the scattered photon has different energy and momentum. The recoil energy and the momentum of the electron are related by the relativistic expression

Codeine constipation relief

Codeine constipation relief
Codeine is a very useful medicine in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It is synthesized by attaching an extra methyl group to morphine. Codeine does not have worst side effects of morphine such as dependence. But it has one the very troublesome side effects which is constipation. Now codeine constipation and codeine constipation relief is a major concern in these days. If you have codeine constipation best thing is to discontinue the use of codeine. You can use non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief. But if it is not going to help you and you still want to continue taking codeine there are some simple methods which may help you. Codeine causes constipation by decreasing the motility of food within the bowel and by increasing water reabsorption. To overcome this issue we can drink more water. Eat more fruits and eat food with more fibers. And for codeine constipation relief you have to stop taking junk food and fast food. If you practice above you should be able to get some codeine constipation relief. Remember, you can use laxatives to relieve constipation. But do this only for one or two days and for extreme constipation. If you use laxatives regularly it can aggravate codeine constipation.

Scattering of Alpha particles ( Part-1)

Rutherford having decided to probe the forces acting within an atom by firing alpha particles through a target of thin foil, suggested to his collaborators Hans Geiger and Ernest Marsden to carry out the experiment. Alpha particles nuclei of helium atoms are 7300 times more massive than electron and carry a charge of +2e. Their model shows schematically the arrangement used by Geiger and Marsden.

They observed that while most of the alpha particles passed through with little or no deflection some were scattered by larger angle and a few were even backing scattered. Rutherford was so surprised by the result and in his words; It was quite the most incredible event that ever happened to me in my life. It was almost as incredible as if you had fired a 15 niche shell at a piece of tissue paper and it come back and hit you.

To be continued……..

Disease of the gallbladder / gallbladder diseases

Diseases of the gallbladder affect a large portion of the world’s population. Gallstones are the most common disease which accounts for more than 95% of the gallbladder problems. US is spending 2% of the annual health budget for gallstone related problems. It is estimated 20 million in USA have gallstones which weigh more than 30 tones! When we talk about the gall bladder diseases the other most important disease is cholecystitis. But even to this condition most common etiological factor is gallstones.

Risk factors for gallstones

Risk factors for gallstones

There are many risk factors for gallstones. Among those most important risk factors are,
Demographic; Northern European, North and South American
Advancing age
Female sex hormones

• Female gender
• Pregnancy
• Oral contraceptive pills

Obesity
Rapid weight reduction
Gallbladder stasis
Inborn disorders of fatty acid metabolism
Hyperlipidaemia syndromes

When we talk about the risk factor for gallstones keep in mind the classical statement that short, fat, middle aged women get gallstones.

Age and gender
Risk of gallstones increases with age and two women have gallstones per one man

Ethnic and geographic
Gallstone prevalence is 75% in Native Americans. More common in western industrialized societies.

Heredity
Family history of gallstones increases the risk

Environment
Oral contraceptive pills, Pregnancy, obesity, rapid weight loss increases the risk of gallstones.

Symptoms and signs of gall bladder cancer

Carcinoma of the gallbladder only diagnosed in 20% of the patients before the surgery. The majority are diagnosed after a cholecystectomy. The major problem is symptoms and signs of gallbladder cancer are almost indistinguishable from the symptoms of gallstones.
Common symptoms are
Abdominal pain
Jaundice
Anorexia
Nausea and vomiting
If the person is fortunate the tumor first blocks the bile duct so symptoms appear before the cancer spread to the other areas.
But sometimes carcinoma of the gallbladder can be diagnosed with a ultrasound scan. In this condition gallstones may co-exist with the abnormalities of the gallbladder wall.

Gallbladder cancer carcinoma of the gallbladder

Gallbladder cancer is the most common malignant tumor in the biliary tree. This arises from the lining epithelium of the gallbladder and for unknown reasons this cancer is more common in Mexico and Chili. This condition most commonly occurs in the 7th decade of life especially in the females. Gallstones are an important risk factor for gallbladder cancer. But however in Asian countries where parasitic manifestations of the biliary tract are more common this is not very important. It is believed that the continuous irritation and inflammation caused by gallstones or parasitic agents initiate the gallbladder cancer. Carcinogenic material derived from the bile may also play a role.
Most carcinomas of the gall bladder are adenocarcinomas. They are papillary, undifferentiated or poorly differentiated tumors.

Inflammation of the gallbladder acute cholecystitis

During the pathogenesis of cholecystitis obstruction to the outflow tract of the bile from the gallbladder is an important factor. In 95% of the cases of inflammation of the gallbladder a gallstone can be found as the obstructing agent. When the outflow tract is obstructed it stimulates the glandular secretion of the gallbladder and with further progression this may compromise the vascular supply to the gallbladder wall. Inflammatory response may develop to the retained bile within the gallbladder. During these vascular and inflammatory reactions secondary infections also can take place.
Initially cholecystitis may present as a biliary colic. But later the pain progressively increases with severe upper quadrant abdominal pain.

Types of gallstones

Types of gallstones
There are two types of gallstones

• Cholesterol stones
• Pigment stones

Cholesterol stones
In the western world 80% of the gallstones are cholesterol stones. These are pale yellow in color. Usually formed due to crystallization of cholesterol.

Bile pigment stones
These are very different from cholesterol gallstones and pathogenesis is also different. Pigmented stones are further categorized into 2 subtypes,

1. Black
2. Brown

Black pigment stones
Black pigment stones composed of calcium bilirubinate and a network of mucin glycoproteins. These substances precipitate in conjugation with calcium carbonate and/or calcium phosphate. These stones range from very dark brown to black. Pigment stones are seen in 40% - 60% of patients with hemolytic anemias. Pigment stones can occur even without hemolysis. .

Brown pigment stones
These stones have alternative tan and brown layers and muddy in appearance. Brown stones are usually composed of calcium salts and fatty acids.

Pictures of precious stones

Sapphire

Uncut Sapphire from Madagascar

Synthetic Sapphi

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Star Sapphire

Diamonds

A round brilliant cut diamond

Rough Diamond