What Doctors Tend Worry About the Most in the Neuro-ICU These conditions are what tend to cause the most concern in the neurological ICU environment. Hyponatremia Neurological illnesses can cause the release of hormones that alter the concentration of sodium in the blood, which is known as hyponatremia. This is problematic since low blood sodium concentrations can cause fluid to leak into brain tissue and worsen edema and swelling. There are two main ways that brain injury leads to hyponatremia: the syndrome of inappropriate diuretic hormone hypersecretion (SIADH) and cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSWS)....

European multinational Unilever, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of ice cream, said on Wednesday it would aim to bring in €1 billion ($1.2 billion) a year from plant-based goods. Unilever is hoping to achieve this approximate five-fold growth over the next five to seven years through sales at The Vegan Butcher, a vegetarian label, and dairy-free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum and Wall’s. The corporation also said it wanted to halve food waste by 2025....

The 2017 Malaysia Super League closed its curtain last Saturday after 22 rounds of matches were completed. Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) emerged as champions once again, retaining the title that they have won since 2014, a remarkable record by any standards. Pahang and Kedah provided the title challenge but both teams faded away as the season went on and JDT were able to clinch the title with three games to spare....

Although Yahoo defaults to half-point PPR and ESPN goes with standard, there are some intriguing differences between both sites’ main rankings. If you play on both, different sleeper/bust targets might emerge, and you’ll likely need to employ a slightly different draft strategy. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2022 fantasy cheat sheet Even if you play on just one site, it’s important to understand the draft applet you’re using might have different criteria for its rankings than the ones you were studying prior to the draft....

Professor James Smoliga, a physiologist in the Department of Physical Therapy at High Point University, North Carolina, has found the hotdog-eating threshold for humans is probably around 832 grams in 10 minutes, or about 83 hotdogs, with the average person able to eat about 10 in 10 minutes. This is just nine away from the current world record of 74, which was set by Joey Chestnut at the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held in New York City in 2018....

The 21-year-old has been one of the great revelations of the current Brazilian season, earning rave reviews and comparisons to Barcelona star Andres Iniesta. READ MORE: Jorge joins Brazil squad | Brazil to meet Japan on BGT | Tite explains Brazil squad A complete midfielder, dynamic, creative and equally comfortable passing as he is carrying the ball from box-to-box, the rising star is now on the verge of sealing a surprise place in Brazil’s World Cup squad next year....

The compression brace worn over your knee or elbow can help stabilize the joint, decrease swelling to your joint, and allow you to painlessly engage in otherwise painful activities. Common injuries or conditions that may warrant the use of a compression brace include: Knee arthritis Knee meniscus tears Knee ligament sprains Patellofemoral stress syndrome Patellar tendonitis After knee ligament surgery, like an ACL repair Elbow lateral or medial epicondylitis Elbow joint instability due to ligament tear Elbow fracture...

This is no surprise. Though new CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani has said the confederation would consider new sites for the tournament, the showpiece CONCACAF event involving the region’s top international teams, the Gold Cup has a long history of being in the U.S. There have been 271 Gold Cup matches played since the tournament started in 1991. Just 14 games have been played outside the U.S. - two group matches in Canada in 2015, three group matches in Mexico City in 2003 and nine games at the Estadio Azteca in 1993....

The Seahawks wide receiver called it quits at age 27 on Wednesday. “I was just thinking about things I’ve been through in the last few years,” Rice said. “I’ve hit the ground a number of times. I have quite a few injuries. It’s something I’ve always battled through and came back from. “But I just figure at this point I have the rest of my life ahead of me and I want to be able to function and do things later down the road....

In the latest incident, a Confederate flag was flown above the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee on Wednesday night ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Race. A small plane towing the flag appeared over the track before the race, flying above the venue before disappearing into the distance. Attached to the flag was a banner reading SCV.org, which refers to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. According to its website, the organization is “preserving the history and legacy” of Confederate soldiers “so that future generations can understand the motives that animated the Southern Cause” and its headquarters are in Columbia, Tennessee, some 330 miles west of Bristol....

With Western Kentucky and Louisiana Tech losing their quarterbacks (among other key performers), both teams will likely take a step back, opening the door for Marshall and Southern Mississippi to challenge for the conference’s top spots. But a father-son combination at Middle Tennessee State could propel the team to the school’s first conference championship. MORE: Ranking the top 40 players in college football Here’s a closer look at some predictions for the league heading into 2016:...

Following the incident, the A’s third baseman texted Escobar to apologize, but didn’t receive the response he was looking for. Escobar exited Friday’s game against the Athletics after the collision. Lawrie slid into Escobar’s left leg, spikes high, while trying to reach second base ahead of a throw by Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas. Moustakas had fielded a ground ball by Josh Reddick. Lawrie’s raised right leg clipped Escobar....

It is undeniable that statutes of limitation do nothing to protect children and show no respect for survivors. In Florida, empathy for survivors has created an understanding of why the injuries inflicted in a few moments can take many years to heal. There is acknowledgement of the flashbacks, the haunting body memories and the struggle to regain trust in humanity that keep survivors silent for years. We join survivors of yesterday’s horrific abuses in their courageous efforts to make sure that today’s children do not walk in their shoes....

This year, however, the inclusion of a dangerous and inexcusable provision should instead result in overwhelming bipartisan opposition. Sadly, that appears unlikely to happen unless Americans rise up and make their voices heard. Buried in the legislative text of the NDAA is a provision that requires both men and women to now register with the Selective Service when they turn 18 years old. The Selective Service is the agency tapped in the event that a military draft becomes necessary amidst a national emergency....

“If I don’t open now I am not going to be able to pay the overhead on this place,” Thibodeau said. “I am not going to be able to keep the doors open. To me, it is not really a choice. This is what I have to do in order to keep my business.” Lamont had originally aimed to reopen barbershops, salons and other beauty businesses on May 20, but he reconsidered after local business owners told him they needed more time to safely reopen....

McGregor, a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, sensationally retired in June, but it was hinted earlier this month that the Irishman would return next year. After a long Twitter rant during which he vented his frustration at a lack of action this year — his only fight has been a win over Donald Cerrone in January — McGregor said he was set for a return to boxing. McGregor lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr....

Over the past week, hundreds of the world’s best tennis players began arriving in Melbourne and Adelaide ahead of next month’s Australian Open. More than 70 players and staff are in hard quarantine after 10 people returned positive COVID tests after arriving in Australia. Some players, including Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut and Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva have hit out at the situation, likening the quarantine conditions to prison. MORE: Everything you need to know about UFC 257 | Conor McGregor’s five best UFC performances so far...

McGregor, who made racially charged comments at press conferences in Los Angeles and Toronto, claimed Thursday in New York that he can’t be racist because he is “half-black from the belly button down.” WARNING: Video contains profanity. “Let’s address the race," said McGregor. “A lot of media seem to be saying I’m against black people. That’s absolutely f—ing ridiculous. Do they not know I’m half black? Yeah! I’m half black from the belly button down....

The Irishman is aiming to become the first UFC fighter to combine two world championships when he competes for the UFC lightweight title against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196 next month. MORE: McGregor’s most notorious moments | Awards speech pulls no punches But McGregor, the current UFC featherweight champion, also has one eye on a shock career change after he wins as many UFC belts as he can....

Conor McGregor pleaded guilty Thursday to disorderly conduct as part of a plea deal with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion was arrested in April after he threw a dolly through a bus window inside Barclays Center prior to UFC 223. He was initially charged with misdemeanor assault and felony criminal mischief. McGregor was sentenced to five days of community service and ordered to attend one to three days of anger management training....