V-AWARE VAWARE.ORG was created by the Center for Vascular Awareness, a group of dedicated medical professionals
whose goal is to help educate the public about the nature, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of vascular disease.
WHY WE WERE FOUNDED The Center for Vascular Awareness, Inc. was formed in 2004 to educate the community
about vascular disease and keep the issue of vascular health at the forefront of the public's mind. Whether it be everyday
lifestyle choices we as a society make, vascular research, interventional surgical techniques and options used in treatment-
we at the Center for Vascular Awareness are driven to maintaining and improving vascular health as a critically important
need. WHAT SERVICES WE ARE PROVIDING The Center for Vascular Awareness, Inc. is dedicated to provide education in the
field of vascular medicine to the public, physicians and other health care professionals. This website offers all levels of
access to information relating to vascular health. We currently publish a vascular health journal, V-AwareŽ, and soon will
be offering outreach programs to the public. The Center for Vascular Awareness hosts quarterly Albany Vascular Roundtable
meetings to the medical community. Please feel free to contact us to obtain additional information. WHERE WE GET OUR FUNDING
The Center for Vascular Awareness, Inc receives its funding from online fundraising, out-right gifts and donations, philanthropists
and corporate sponsors.
Thank you for your support. If you would like to contribute, please follow the instructions featured in
the DONATE section of this Web site.
Some symptoms and signs of Lyme disease may not appear until weeks, months, or years after a tick bite. This stage typically
involves intermittent episodes of joint pain or numerous neurological symptoms such as: meningitis, Bell's palsy, dysfunction
of cardiac rhythm, and migratory pain to joints, tendons, muscle and bone. Arthritis is most likely to appear as brief bouts
of pain and swelling, usually in one or more large joints, especially the knees. In some patients, the first and only sign
of Lyme disease is arthritis. In others, nervous system problems are the only evidence of Lyme disease. However, any combination
of symptoms can be present.
Primarily unique to humans, neuroborreliosis (the neurological form of Lyme disease) can include numbness, pain, Bell's
palsy (paralysis of the facial muscles, usually on one side and more often the left), and meningitis (fever, stiff neck, and
severe headache). Dysautonomia (a dysfunctioning autonomic nervous system) and irregularities of the heart rhythm may occur.
In a minority of individuals (11%), development of chronic Lyme arthritis may lead to erosion of cartilage and/or bone.
Other clinical manifestations associated with chronic neuroborreliosis include neurologic complications such as disturbances
in memory, mood, or sleep patterns, and sensations of numbness and tingling in the hands or feet (parethesia).
The course of the disease can best be described as persistent, with periods of worsening symptoms, often cyclical every
few weeks or monthly. Especially disconcerting are persistent symptoms such as pain, headaches and fatigue. Some patients
are more symptomatic than are others, which may reflect gender and genetically-determined differences in response to infection.
The disease is progressive, destructive, and debilitating, and in severe untreated cases, it can be fatal.
Chronic Borrelia can also cause a degenerative skin disorder now known as acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans (ACA).
Lyme disease causes metabolic/endocrine dysfunctions that lead to weight loss or commonly chronic weight gain.
Generally, women struggle with chronic Lyme disease more severely than men do. It is not known for sure why.
Cancer Research Publishes original studies in all areas of basic, clinical, translational,
epidemiological, and prevention research devoted to the study of cancer.
DC Products Review Magazine reviews new products available for the chiropractic profession.
Dermatology Times Monthly magazine that reports relevant timely information on the latest
trends in its market and is at the forefront of all developments in the dermatology arena.
Doctormag Magazine featuring specialized and general medicine, pharmaceutic sector,
healthcare profession and more.
Healthline Provides a comprehensive overview of thousands of health conditions for
individuals and their loved ones and offers a variety of free educational tools.
Health Management Technology Publishes real-world solutions, news, and product trends for healthcare
professionals involved in decision making and usage of their healthcare facilities.
International Health News Provides information about the latest research in health, nutrition and
medicine. Focus on preventive medicine, specifically in regard to diet, supplements, vitamins, exercise and lifestyle.
Journal of Irreproducible Results Presents satirical and critique articles emanating from and about the scientific
and medical community.
Medical Device Technology Magazine serving the European medical device and in vitro diagnostics manufacturing
industry.
Medical Economics Magazine designed to help doctors with practice management, personal finance,
patient relations. Features surveys on physician income, healthcare technology, and medical ethics.
Medical Laboratory Observer Publishes peer-written articles, CE courses, lab management tips, regulatory
updates, industry trends and new product reviews for medical lab directors and managers.
Medscape Free resource for physicians, featuring CME (Continuing Medical Education),
medical journal articles, medical news, conference coverage, and drug information.
Modern Physician Business magazine for physician executives, leaders and entrepreneurs.
Outpatient Surgery Magazine for physicians, nurses and administrators involved in the field
of outpatient surgery.
Swiss Medical Weekly Official publication of the Swiss Society for Internal Medicine and the
Swiss Society for Pneumology.
Telemedicine Today Magazine covering clinical applications, networking, business models, legal
and regulatory updates, telemedicine program profiles, and industry news.
Trustee Magazine in the health care field written specifically for the directors
of hospitals and health care systems.
BioPharm International Provides peer-reviewed information on every aspect of the biopharmaceutical
industry, from science and technology to regulation and business issues.
Bioscience Technology Magazine assists bioscience and biotechnology scientists in finding products
for biochemistry, immunology, cell biology and other key areas of work.
Chemist + Druggist Weekly UK magazine for community pharmacists, providing the latest industry,
clinical and product news affecting the pharmacy industry.
Drug Discovery & Development Discusses the latest research tools and technologies, as well as their use
in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Drug Store News Covers retail drug industry news, merchandising trends and pharmacy developments.
Drug Topics News magazine for pharmacists reporting on all phases of pharmacy to all
segments of the practice.
Formulary Clinical journal for members of pharmacy and therapeutics (P & T) committees
at hospitals, HMOs and other managed care settings. Provides drug-related clinical news and articles, formulary trends, and
clinical experience briefs.
Pharmaceutical Executive Offers analysis of business and marketing strategies to key decision-makers
at the world's leading drug companies. The latest sales statistics and news on companies and markets.
Pharmaceutical Field UK magazine for medical sales professionals. Provides industry news, career
advice, company profiles, pharmaceutical and healthcare sales vacancies.
Pharmaceutical Processing Features product news, events calendar, and lechnological information for
the pharmaceutical manufacturing community.
Pharmaceutical Representative News magazine providing pharmaceutical sales professionals and managers
with reports and analysis of industry trends, government legislation, new drugs and research.
Pharmaceutical Technology Technical magazine offering practical information on pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Focuses on applied R&D technology, computer-integrated manufacturing and biotechnology.
Pharmacy Business Monthly magazine especially for independent/community pharmacists in the
UK.
Pharmacy Times Focuses on providing clinical information that pharmacists can use in their
everyday practice. Topics include drug errors, drug interactions, patient counseling, and pharmacy law.
PharmacyNOW Provides solution for clients seeking to attract, engage, develop, and retain
top pharmacy professionals who best-fit their particular operations.
Pharma Mirror Pharmaceutical news, views, articles, interviews, jobs, resources. Created
by pharmacy students from Bangladesh.
Rx Times Pharmacy magazine featuring news, specialty information and pharmacy jobs.
U.S. Pharmacist Journal contains clinical articles relevant to contemporary pharmacy practice
in a variety of settings, including community pharmacy, hospitals, managed care systems, industry and academia.
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General Health Magazines
Ability Features celebrity interviews, news and resources related to assistive technology,
the ADA, personal empowerment and employment for individuals of all ages with a mental or physical disability.
Agein Providing with the information on the latest advances in anti-aging research,
the hottest anti-aging trends and beauty tips.
AHealthyMe.com Provides information on health and wellness, along with daily health news,
full-text magazine articles, personalized newsletters, shopping, and more.
alive Magazine brings the latest news on women's and men's health, beauty, weight
loss, healthy recipes, environment reports and wellness information.
Apollo Life Published by the Apollo Hospitals, Asia's leading private healthcare chain
and the third largest in the world. Magazine addresses mental, emotional, dietary, fitness-related, physical environmental
issues.
B Positive Health and lifestyle magazine featuring content on well being, disease management,
fitness, beauty, diet & nutrition, more.
Canadian Health & Lifestyle National digest focusing on health, fitness, nutrition and self improvement
for busy Canadians.
Coach Calorie Providing factual, evidence-based fitness advices to individuals that share
a passion for living a healthy lifestyle.
Diabetic-Lifestyle Practical information to enhance life while managing diabetes on a daily
basis.
Diabetes Digest Diabetes magazines distributed in America's top pharmacies. Providing diabetes
related news, interviews and articles.
Doctors Health Press Monthly health newsletters for a wide array of alternative and natural health
topics.
Elder Care Online Covers topics such as eldercare, healthy aging, caring for the caregiver,
and Alzheimer's Disease.
Foods4BetterHealth Information on food for getting healthier, fighting dreaded diseases, slowing
the signs of aging, and basically living a happier and healthier life.
Health American health and wellness magazine for women. Covers well-being, fitness,
nutrition, and beauty.
Healthcare Dive Industry dashboard for hospital admins and healthcare professionals.
Healthy Childcare Magazine edited by the American School Health Association. Includes information
on health, safety, medicines, health education activities, illnesses, etc.
Lean on Life Ontario based daily health publisher, covering wide variety of health topics
including lean living, healthy eating, fitness, recipes, etc.
LifeBeat Newsletter created to help people with cardiac devices live full, active
lives. Provides cardiac news, health tips, and more.
Living Nutrition Magazine featuring raw food recipes, nutrition education, healing testimonials,
food safety news, and more.
MedGuru Coverage of timely and exhaustive health news, bank of informative feature
articles, up-to-date medical reference databases. Based in India.
Medical News Today The largest independent health and medical news website on the Internet.
Provides more than 50 articles every day.
Men's Health Provides information and tips on men's fitness, health, sex, career, relationships,
nutrition, and weight loss.
MobileLife Today Health, wellness, and fitness magazine and podcast.
Natural Health Natural living and alternative health magazine. Topics include vitamins,
fitness, herbs, foods that heal, home remedies, new products, recipes and prevention.
Natural News Offers daily independent natural health and wellness news. Includes non-corporate
coverage of drug companies, modern medicine, the USFDA and more.
Pet Allergy Information, articles, tips and news for everyone facing problems associated
with pet allergy.
Prevention Popular health magazine featuring expert information about recent health
news, diseases and conditions, weight-loss, fitness, exercise, recipes and natural healing.
RemedyLife Health news and information from the publisher of Remedy, Healthy Living,
and Diabetes Focus magazines.
Radius Magazine authored by physicians and and experts in their fields. Covers
topics on nutrition, exercise, mental health, and includes columns about pets and gardening.
Shape Fitness magazine for the active woman. Gives instantly useful techniques
to make exercise more varied and fun, trim fat and add fiber to menus, and more.
Smart Publications Independent publisher providing health and nutritional supplement information
from experts and authorities in alternative medicine.
Teaching Technology Free publication on new technology for medical practitioners.
Today's Caregiver Provides information for those caring for the elderly, heart attack survivors,
diabetes care, people with disabilities, and Alzheimer's sufferers.
Total Health Magazine Advocates self-managed natural health, emphasizes the importance of becoming
the co-captain of your own health and addresses the imperatives to wellness.
Vista Magazine Canadian magazine featuring articles on natural health and combatting diseases
and sickness using natural methods.
Women's Health Tips and advice for women, with focus on health, fitness, weight loss, nutrition,
sex and relationships, emotional well-being, beauty and style.
World of Diets Offers a variety of health, fitness, and diet articles for men and women.
Updated on a regular basis.
Your Family's Health Monthly magazine with family health articles dealing with breast cancer,
prostate cancer, kids health and similar subjects.
The Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have been nesting in Big Bear Valley since 2013, This is the first time
in three years that they have successfully hatched eaglets. In 2019, they had two chicks; and in 2022, they had one. This
year they had three eaglets, but one of the three eaglets that hatched in early March did not survive a storm. It passed
away on March 13, 2025.
NAMING CONTEST
The "Friends of Big Bear Valley" (FOBBV) are hosting a naming contest for the two surviving eaglets.
The Friends are inviting the public to submit name suggestions until March 28, 2025.
The FOBBV is asking for gender-neutral name suggestions and is accepting donations of $5 for one entry, $10 for three entries,
or $25 for 10 entries. The final names will be chosen by Big Bear Valley elementary school students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th
grades. The winners will be announced on April 1, 2025.
EAGLE CAM
The FOBBV operates a 24/7 live webcam of Jackie and Shadow's nest, which has drawn thousands of viewers worldwide.
The organization relies on donations to maintain the livestream, which is free from advertisements. Donations are appreciated!
The Bald Eagle is a large, powerful bird that has been the national symbol of the United States since 1782. It is a member
of the Accipitridae family and is found near large bodies of water throughout North America. Here are some key facts about
the Bald Eagle:
EAGLE BEHAVIOR & HABITAT
SIZE: 3 feet in length, 6-7 feet in wingspan, and 10-14 pounds in weight.
HABITAT: Found near large bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and coastlines.
DIET: Primarily feeds on fish, but also eats other small animals and carrion.
CONSERVATION STATUS: Listed as a species of Low Concern, but was once endangered due to habitat destruction, hunting, and
pesticide use.
INTERESTING BEHAVIORS
Bald Eagles are known for their impressive eyesight, which allows them to spot fish up to a
mile away. They are also skilled thieves, and have been known to steal food from other birds.
NESTING: Bald Eagles build large nests, called eyries, which can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and measure 10 feet wide and 6 feet
deep. These nests are often used for many years and may be added to over time.
MATING: Bald Eagles form long-term monogamous relationships, with some pairs staying together for up to 20 years.
BREEDING: Bald Eagles typically breed between March and May, with the female laying 1-4 eggs per clutch.
HUNTING: Bald Eagles are skilled hunters, using their sharp talons and strong wings to swoop down on their prey. They can
also steal food from other birds, such as osprey and hawks.
MIGRATION: While some Bald Eagles are migratory, others are resident birds that stay in their year-round territories.
Some Bald Eagles migrate from Canada and Alaska to the contiguous United States each winter, while others remain in their
year-round territories. Those that migrate typically travel in large groups, often with other species such as osprey and hawks.
HUNTING TECHNIQUES: Bald Eagles are skilled hunters, using a variety of techniques to catch their prey. Some of their methods
include:
DIVING: Bald Eagles will swoop down from high altitudes, using their sharp talons to snatch fish right out of the water.
PERCHING: Bald Eagles will perch above a body of water, scanning for fish and other prey below.
STEALING: Bald Eagles will steal food from other birds, such as osprey and hawks.
PREY: Bald Eagles primarily feed on fish, but will also eat other small animals such as; rabbits, squirrels, mice, and
carrion.
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and The Migratory Bird Treaty Act Overview
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) and The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) are two federal laws of the United
States that protect birds, including eagles. Here's a brief overview of each act:
BALD EAGLE CONSERVATION STATUS
The Bald Eagle is no longer considered an endangered species in the United States. In 2007, the federal government removed
the Bald Eagle from its endangered species list, and in 2024, New Jersey removed the Bald Eagle from its endangered species
list, citing a remarkable comeback for the species.
Regardless, the Bald Eagle's status remains of "special concern" in New Jersey, and the species is still protected under The
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Additionally, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has
proposed listing three subspecies of the Bald Eagle as endangered and two species as threatened under The Endangered Species
Act.
It's worth noting that while the Bald Eagle is no longer considered endangered, conservation efforts are still necessary to
protect the species and its habitats. Ongoing monitoring, habitat preservation, and public education are key to ensuring the
species' continued success.
THE PROTECION LAWS: Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA):
was enacted in 1940 to protect Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles
The Law prohibits the taking, possession, sale, purchase, barter, transportation, and exportation of bald and golden eagles,
including their parts, nests, and eggs
The Law allows for certain exceptions, such as: •
Permits for scientific research, education, and conservation
• Permits for Native American tribes for cultural and spiritual purposes • Permits for the use of eagle parts
in traditional crafts and ceremonies
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA):
was enacted in 1918 to implement international treaties with Canada, Mexico, and Japan to protect migratory birds
The Law prohibits the taking, possession, sale, purchase, barter, transportation, and exportation of migratory birds, including
their parts, nests, and eggs
Covers over 800 species of birds, including waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, and game birds
The Law allows for certain exceptions, such as: • Permits for hunting and trapping under specific regulations •
Permits for scientific research, education, and conservation • Permits for the use of bird parts in traditional crafts
and ceremonies
KEY PROVISIONS & PENALTIES
Both acts have similar provisions and penalties for violating the laws. Some key points include:
Penalties: Up to $100,000 in fines and/or up to one year in prison for individuals, and up to $200,000 in fines for organizations
Permits: Required for activities such as hunting, trapping, and possession of bird parts
Reporting: Required for the sale, purchase, and transportation of bird parts
Import and Export: Prohibited without a permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service
Sottile Park Online Worldwide (SPOW) is a virtual cybercast park, offering users the ability to explore various locations
around the world through established web links. The cyber portal is named after Anthony W. Sottile, civic leader & family
man from The Heart of The Berkshires of New England. Virtually located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, SPOW! allows users to
"travel around the world in one day" or "visit the world in 80 seconds." The website provides media links, add-ons, and promotional
tools for users to enhance their knowledge and experience, online.
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