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To take a properly skeptical scientific view of this analysis, one has to conclude that it has proven nothing. There is a slight trend, with some drugs, in some studies, toward increased risk of suicidal events. But this trend has never reached statistical significance. Even when you massage the data and pool it into a meta-analysis for all drugs the last line in Mosholder's Table 2 ; , which should have strengthened a weak association if it exists, the result remains statistically non-significant. As a side note, these data on "suicidal events" include any form of suicidal ideation, talk, or selfharmful behavior, regardless of real intent to die, which is often hard to judge after the fact. There were no deaths due to suicidal behavior in any of these studies. Many forms of suicidal threats and gestures in children are manipulative in intent, "cries for help" when they feel they are being ignored or mistreated, rather than being based on a true wish to die. Often SSRI Black Box Issues 4. Epidemiology 1- Uncommon, 13, 000 new cases yr, causing 9, 000 deaths yr. 2- Older age, males, African-American race, and radiation exposure increase risk. Pathology 1- Myeloma is a slow-growing malignancy of antibody-producing B-cells. The myeloma cell produces a monoclonal antibody that can cause reactive hypogammaglobulinemia, renal failure, and hyperviscosity headaches and visual changes, perhaps stroke or MI ; . 2- Myeloma can eat holes into bones causing hypercalcemia, fractures, and spinal cord compression. 3- Myeloma mainly grows in the marrow but may also produce malignant soft tissue masses anywhere called plasmacytomas. 4. Cytogenetics showing 13q- confers a worse prognosis Presentation 1- Bone pain from lytic lesions or fracture. 2- Weakness and light-headedness from anemia. 3- Infection from hypogammaglobulinemia. 4- N V, edema from renal failure. 5- Hepatosplenomegaly or adenopathy is more likely with the related IgM-producing Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. 6- Hypercalcemia and or hyperuricemia. Work-up 1- H & P to evaluate the above findings. 2- Bone Marrow aspirate for plasma cell percentage, plasma cell labeling index, cytogenetics. 3- CBC to assess anemia. 4- Chemistries to assess renal function, calcium level, uric acid level. 5- Skeletal survey not a bone scan ; to assess lytic lesions, impending fractures. 6- Protein immunoelectrophoresis and quantitative immunoglobulins to identify the antibody secreted by myeloma, assess myeloma burden, and assess the level of immunosuppression caused by the myeloma. The immunoglobulin levels can be also used to follow disease remission and progression. 7- Myeloma that produces only kappa or lambda light chains can not be followed using quantitative immunoglobulins. Such myeloma secretes these into the urine, which can be used to follow the disease, and also tends to have more renal failure. 8- Consider free light chain assay from serum for non-secretory myeloma. Treatment 1- Intravenous immunoglobulin replacement if serum Ig levels are low to prevent infections. 2- Melphalen and Prednisone MP ; orally is the old standard of care. 3- Most patients should first be placed on Thalidomide or lenalidomide with Dexamethasone. Adding Thalidomide or lenalidomide to Melphalen and Prednisone is markedly superior to MP alone. 4- Vincristine Adriamycin Decadorn VAD ; chemotherapy. 4- Autologous stem cell transplantation often tandem ; after 4 cycles of VAD has approximately a 2 year survival advantage. 5- Velcade with Dexamethasone or liposomal Adriamycin as salvage chemotherapy.
In less serious cases, denial of medical care may result in pain and suffering which no one suggests would serve any penological purpose. The infliction of such unnecessary suffering is inconsistent with contemporary standards of decency as manifested in modern legislation codifying the common-law view that " i ; t but just that the public be required to care for the prisoner, who cannot by reason of the deprivation of his liberty, care for himself." [FN9] FN9. Spicer v. Williamson, 191 N.C. 487, 490, 132 S.E. 291, 293 1926 ; . We therefore conclude that deliberate indifference to serious medical needs of prisoners constitutes the "unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain, " Gregg v. Georgia, supra, at 173 joint opinion ; , proscribed by the Eighth Amendment. This is true whether the indifference is manifested by prison doctors in their response to the prisoner's needs or by prison guards in intentionally denying or delaying access to medical care or intentionally interfering with the treatment once prescribed. Regardless of how evidenced, deliberate indifference to a prisoner's serious illness or injury states a cause of action under s 1983. This conclusion does not mean, however, that every claim by a prisoner that he has not received adequate medical treatment states a violation of the Eighth Amendment. An accident, although it may produce added anguish, is not on that basis alone to be characterized as wanton infliction of unnecessary pain. In Louisiana ex rel. Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459 1947 ; , for example, the Court concluded that it was not unconstitutional to force a prisoner to undergo a second effort to electrocute him after a mechanical malfunction had thwarted the first attempt. Writing for the plurality, Mr. Justice Reed reasoned that the second execution would not violate the Eighth Amendment because the first attempt was an "unforeseeable accident." Id., at 464. Mr. Justice Frankfurter's concurrence, based solely on the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, concluded that since the first attempt had failed because of "an innocent misadventure, " id., at 470, the second would not be " 'repugnant to the conscience of mankind, ' " id., at 471, quoting Palko v. Connecticut, 302 U.S. 319, 323 1937 ; . Similarly, in the medical context, an inadvertent failure to provide adequate medical care cannot be said to constitute "an unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain" or to be "repugnant to the conscience of mankind." Thus, a complaint that a physician has been negligent in diagnosing or treating a medical condition does not state a valid claim of medical mistreatment under the Eighth Amendment. Medical malpractice does not become a constitutional violation merely because the victim is a prisoner. In order to state a cognizable claim, a prisoner must allege acts or omissions sufficiently harmful to evidence deliberate indifference to serious medical needs. It is only such indifference that can offend "evolving standards of decency" in violation of the Eighth Amendment. III Against this backdrop, we now consider whether respondent's complaint states a cognizable s 1983 claim. The handwritten pro se document is to be liberally construed. As the Court unanimously held in Haines v. Kerner, 404 U.S. 519 1972 ; , a pro se 310.
OREXIGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC. a development stage company ; NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued ; Duke University In March 2004, the Company entered into a patent license agreement the "Duke Agreement" ; with Duke University "Duke" ; whereby the Company acquired, among other things, an exclusive worldwide license to a U.S. patent. As consideration for this license, the Company issued 885, 249 shares of its common stock to Duke and may be required to make future milestone payments totaling , 700, 000 upon the achievement of various milestones related to regulatory or commercial events. The Company is also obligated to pay a royalty on net sales of products covered by the license. The Company has the right to grant sublicenses to third parties, subject to an obligation to pay Duke a royalty on any revenue it receives under such sublicensing arrangements. At December 31, 2006, no such payments have been made or are payable under the Duke Agreement as the product has not been launched and sales have not commenced. In January 2005, the Company sublicensed the technology to Cypress for a non-refundable upfront payment of , 500, 000. At December 31, 2005, a liability for 0, 000 to Duke is included in accounts payable. As a result of the Company's sublicensing of the Duke technology to Cypress for specified uses, the Company may be required to make future payments to Duke of up to .7 million .7 million excluding milestone payments related to sleep apnea, see further discussion following ; upon Cypress's achievement of various regulatory milestones . The term of the agreement generally extends until the last licensed patent right expires, which is expected to occur in 2023. Either party may terminate the agreement upon delivery of written notice if the other party commits fraud, willful misconduct, or illegal conduct of the other party with respect to the subject matter of the agreement. In addition, either party may terminate the agreement upon delivery of written notice if the other party commits a material breach of its obligations and fails to remedy the breach within a specified period. The Company may also voluntarily terminate the agreement upon delivery of written notice within a specified time period. Duke may terminate the agreement upon delivery of written notice if the Company fails to meet certain specified milestones of the agreement and fail to remedy such a breach within the specified period. In addition, Duke may terminate the agreement upon specified bankruptcy, liquidation or receivership proceedings. Lee Dante, MD In June 2004, the Company entered into a patent license agreement with Lee G. Dante, M.D. whereby the Company acquired an exclusive worldwide license to two U.S. patents. As consideration for this license, the Company paid upfront fees totaling 0, 000 and granted Dr. Dante an option to purchase 146, 897 shares of its common stock. The Company is also obligated to pay a royalty on net sales of products covered by the license. The Company will be required to make a one-time milestone payment to Dr. Dante in the amount of , 000, 000 upon the occurrence of a specified regulatory event. The Company has the right to grant sublicenses of the patented technology to third parties, subject to its obligation to pay Dr. Dante a royalty on any revenue it receives from such arrangements. At December 31, 2006, no such payments have been made or are payable under this agreement as the technology has not been sublicensed, the product has not been launched and sales have not commenced. The term of the agreement generally extends until the last licensed patent right expires, which is expected to occur in 2013. Either party may terminate the agreement upon delivery of written notice if the other party commits fraud, willful misconduct, or illegal conduct of the other party with respect to the subject matter of the agreement. In addition, either party may terminate the agreement upon delivery of written notice if the other party commits a material breach of its obligations and fails to remedy the breach within a specified period. The Company may also voluntarily terminate the agreement upon delivery of written notice within a specified time period. In addition, Dr. Dante may terminate the agreement upon specified bankruptcy, liquidation or receivership proceedings. Colonel, Medical Corps, U.S. Army; Chief, Genetics and Physiology Branch, Bacteriology Division, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland 21702-5011 and rhinocort. MDR Tracking Number: M5-03-0339-01 Under the provisions of Section 413.031 of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act, Title 5, Subtitle A of the Texas Labor Code, effective January 1, 2002 and Commission Rule 133.305 and 133.308 titled Medical Dispute Resolution by Independent Review Organizations, the Medical Review Division assigned an IRO to conduct a review of the disputed medical necessity issues between the requestor and the respondent. The Medical Review Division has reviewed the IRO decision and determined that the requestor prevailed on the issues of medical necessity. Therefore, upon receipt of this Order and in accordance with 133.308 q ; 9 ; , the Commission hereby orders the respondent and nonprevailing party to refund the requestor 0.00 for the paid IRO fee. For the purposes of determining compliance with the order, the Commission will add 20 days to the date the order was deemed received as outlined on page one of this order. In accordance with 413.031 e ; , it is defense for the carrier if the carrier timely complies with the IRO decision. Based on review of the disputed issues within the request, the Medical Review Division has determined that medical necessity was the only issue to be resolved. The Betadine ointment, Benzoin Spray, Ancel 500 mg, Xecadron 5 ml vial, Kantrex 500 mg, Lidocaine 10 mg ml., Demerol 50 mg amp, Reglan 20 mg amp, Fentanyl 100 me amp, Saline 1000 cc Saline 250 cc, EKG pads, leg splint, tourniquet, disposable airway, 4X4 sponges, Adapitic, 4" Acc, 6" Ace gloves, OR services, pluse oximeter, ET tube, Anesthesia equipment, anesthesia circuit, face mask, VS monitor, Sevoflurane, CO2 monitor, I2, Recovery Room and EKG monitor were found to be medically necessary. The unclassified drugs, miscellaneous surgical supplies, sterile and non-sterile supplies, and central sterile supplies were not medically necessary. The respondent raised no other reasons for denying reimbursement for these supplies, anesthesia, respiratory services, recovery room and EKG ECG charges. This Finding and Decision is hereby issued this 25th day of April 2003. Carol R. Lawrence Medical Dispute Resolution Officer Medical Review Division On this basis, and pursuant to 402.042, 413.016, 413.031, and 413.019 of the Act, the Medical Review Division hereby ORDERS the respondent to pay the unpaid medical fees in accordance with the fair and reasonable rate as set forth in Commission Rule 133.1 a ; 8 ; plus all accrued interest due at the time of payment to the requestor within 20 days of receipt of this order. This Order is applicable to date of service 10 01 this dispute. The respondent is prohibited from asserting additional denial reasons relative to this Decision upon issuing payment to the requestor in accordance with this Order Rule 133.307 j ; 2. TYPES OF PAIN AND TREATMENT MODALITIES 1. Bone Pain Usually found in arthritis, degenerative joint disease, osteoporosis and associated fractures, contractures, bony metastasis from cancer of prostate, kidney, rectum, lung, and breast. Suggested Drug Regimen: NSAIDS are treatment of choice with the understanding that in the elderly the incidence of adverse effects including gastrointestinal bleeding, edema, confusion, exacerbation of CHF, and renal failure are more frequent. NSAIDS such as ibuprofen are protein bound, in the frail elderly protein stores are frequently depleted and hence lower doses should be used. Opiate analgesics can be effective. Topical analgesic balms and ointments have had some efficacy. Non-pharmacologic management should be considered concomitant with pharmacologic treatment. Restorative programs to maintain strength and flexibility are important. Massage therapy can promote relaxation and relieve muscle spasm associated with the pain. Body positioning and seating should be reviewed. NSAIDS Table 2 Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, AGS Clinical Practice Guidelines ; Chronic use of ibuprophen dosing of 400 mg tid recommended Unipac 3 ; Opiate analgesia See opiate analgesic section of this document ; Calcitonin nasal spray 200 IU daily or subcutaneous 100 IU daily Steroids Prednisone 2.5 - 5.0 mg daily Deccadron 4 mg - 16 mg daily devided dosing qid and serevent.
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AKA: Chelated zinc, Egozinc, Orazinc, PMS Egozinc, Verazinc, zinc chloride, zinc acetate, zinc ascorbate, Zincate, zinc gluconate, Zinkaps-220, zinc pyrithione, zinc sulfate, Zinc 220. A mineral important to many of the brain's enzyme systems, it is a component of 90 essential enzymes, including superoxide dismutase. Most of the medical research has been done with zinc sulfate, which is 22 percent zinc by weight; however, most of the supplements sold to the public are zinc gluconate, which is 14 percent zinc by weight and is not widely researched. There are no studies comparing the two. Likewise, almost nothing is known about chelated zinc. Zinc acetate causes fewer gastrointestinal problems than the other forms, yet is not widely available. Zinc pyrithione is used for shampoos and hair conditioners and is not intended for oral use. Food Sources: Beef, blackstrap molasses, bran wheat and rice ; , egg yolk, fish particularly herring ; , lamb, legumes, liver, nonfat dry milk, ground mustard, nuts, organ meats, oysters, pork, poultry, pumpkin seeds, seafood and shellfish, soybeans, sunflower seeds, turkey, wheat germ, whole-grain flour. The zinc content of vegetables is dependent on the soil in which they are grown. More readily available zinc is found in meats than from other sources. Effects: Zinc is important in protecting cell membranes against free radical damage, essential for the growth and development of the reproductive organs, helps the body get rid of carbon dioxide, helps in the manufacture of DNA and RNA, aids in the smooth contraction of muscles, and boosts the immune system. It also helps the body absorb vitamins especially the B vitamins ; , synthesize proteins, metabolize carbohydrates, and form insulin. There are significant amounts of zinc in the brain, which may help protect against lead poisoning from the environment. Additional reported benefits include faster healing of wounds, a restoration of loss of taste, protection against prostate problems, and lower cholesterol deposits. It has been used to treat psoriasis when used in combination with sulfur ; , acne when used in combination with vitamin A ; , rheumatoid arthritis, impotence, and irregular menses. Zinc gluconate is said to help speed recovery from the common cold. When combined with selenium, it may improve mental performance. Some say that a combination of zinc and manganese supplements help guard against senility. Precautions: It should not be taken by anyone with an upper respiratory infection. Rare side effects, which occur with an overdose, consist of chest pain, chills, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, shortness of breath, sore throat, extreme fatigue or weakness, ulcers in the throat or mouth, vomiting, and yellow eyes and skin. Any stomach discomfort can usually be avoided by taking zinc after meals or with milk. Some have reported mouth irritation and taste distortions when dissolving lozenges those made for swallowing ; in the mouth for 10 to 20 minutes. Too much zinc, which can even occur from eating too much high-zinc foods or from foods which have been stored in galvanized containers, can interfere with the body's absorption of copper. Dosages above 80 mg day can cause levels of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol the "good" cholesterol ; in the blood to fall, possibly leading to heart disease. The dosage normally used for treating acne, 135 mg day, is very near the toxic level for some individuals, and some may experience the overdose symptoms mentioned above. Dosages above the 50 to 150 mg day range can cause severe anemia due to iron and copper deficiency Conversely, a high level of copper can collect in the blood and sap the brain's supply of zinc ; . Zinc supplements can also irritate the stomach lining and perforate ulcers. Those involved in smelting operations can suffer from zinc poisoning by inhaling the fumes. On the other hand, some feel that zinc deficiency is very common in the U.S., and is often characterized by hypogeusia a loss of taste and smell ; , scaly skin, slow healing of wounds, depression, fatigue, mental dullness, difficulty in concentration, hair loss, decline in the number of red and white blood cells, diarrhea, lowered resistance to infections, low sperm count and, in severe cases, atrophy of the sex glands. Alcoholics, diabetics, strict vegetarians, and heavy exercisers need higher than normal levels of zinc, as do persons eating high-fiber diets, living in hot climates heavy sweating depletes the body's supply to a significant extent ; , or taking vitamin B-6 supplements. Medical conditions associated with insufficient zinc in the body include chronic infections or inflammatory diseases, kidney disease, pancreatic disease, psoriasis, sicklecell anemia, and thalassemia. Whole grains and breads that have been prepared without yeast have a high level of phytic acid, a phosphorus compound that prevents the body from absorbing the zinc in the food; this is especially true if extra bran has been added though phytic acid is now believed to prevent colon cancer ; . Also, cadmium, a toxic mineral which can be found in food as a result of pollution, can take the place of zinc where both are present. This is a problem with white bread, in particular, because zinc is concentrated in the bran largely absent from white bread ; , whereas cadmium is concentrated in the white part of the grain. A zinc deficiency can make a vitamin A deficiency worse conversely, zinc supplements may increase the need for vitamin A ; . Zinc can be destroyed or inhibited by alcohol, bran, cadmium, EDTA a food additive found in beer, canned foods, soft drinks, and foods high in vegetable oils ; , fiber, phosphorus-containing additives used in foods, phytic acid phytates ; , stress, folic acid supplements, iron supplements, and tobacco. Decreased absorption of zinc can be caused by tetracycline Achromycin V, Mysteclin F, Sumycin ; . Other drugs that inhibit or deplete zinc include penicillamine and the antibiotics chlortetracycline Aureomycin ; and oxytetracycline Terramycin ; . There is one case where the anticancer drugs mercaptopurine Purinethol ; and methotrexate caused a deficiency. Corticosteroids, or cortisone medications, may cause an excessive amount of zinc to be excreted and may retard wound healing. These medications include dexamethasone Decadrom ; , prednisone, prednisolone Deltasone ; , betamethasone Celestone ; , desoxycortisone Percoten ; , and methyprednisolone Depo-Medrol, Depo-Predate ; . Diuretics like chlorthalidone Combipres, Hygroton, Regreton ; and thiazide diuretics may also increase the excretion of zinc. Metal-binding drugs such as penicillamine Cuprimine ; can cause zinc to bind with copper, which can lead to a deficiency in the long run. Birth control pills increase the amount of zinc in the red blood cells but, as yet, the consequences of this have not yet been determined. Dosage: Doses higher than 15 to 30 mg day are not recommended, as long-term effects are not known. Zinc sulfate and zinc gluconate are both well tolerated by the body, but the latter is less susceptible to side effects; in both, side effects occur in many individuals in the 100 to 200 mg day range, but taking frequent small doses throughout the day with meals may prevent some of these. If high doses of vitamin B-6 are taken, there is a greater need for zinc, especially for alcoholics or diabetics. The best supplements to take are those composed of chelated zinc. Individuals taking zinc should take adequate amounts of vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus for zinc to work with maximum efficiency and astelin. This questionnaire is designed for adults. The scoring system isn't applicable for children. It lists factors in your medical history that promote the growth of candida albicans Section A ; , and symptoms commonly found in individuals with yeast-connected illness Sections B and C ; . 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Have you, at any time in your life, been bothered by persistent prostatitis, vaginitis or other problems affecting your reproductive organs? Yes 25 5. Have you been pregnant: One time? 3 Two or more times? 5 6. Have you taken birth control pills: For four months to two years? 8 For more than two years? 15 7. Have you taken prednisone, Decadr0n or other cortisone-type drugs. For two weeks or less? 6 For more than two weeks? 15 8. Does exposure to perfumes, insecticides, fabric shop odors and other chemicals provoke.: Mild Symptoms? 5 Moderate to severe symptoms? 20. Trichuris and hookworm egg intensities are displayed in Tables 5.10, 5.11 and 5.12 respectively. These multiple regression models showed an overall weak model of prediction for Ascaris, Trichuris and hookworm with low r2 values. 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"Put out your arms and pretend that you're holding a pizza. Now close your eyes." Johnny followed my command. Slowly his right arm drifted inward and downward. "Okay. You can open your eyes. We're going to get a CT scan of your head." "Nordacked, " Johnny answered. Then he scrunched his eyes and shook his head. I sensed that his mind was still sharp. He knew that something was wrong. He clearly had something that he wanted to tell me. But his thoughts and words were shuffled and swirled. Expressive aphasia--that was the medical term for it. The clinic nurses knew that Johnny "wasn't himself." That much was obvious. They hovered and fretted, waiting for an explanation and a plan. After I finished examining Johnny, I updated Amy Clark--an experienced clinic nurse who had known Johnny for years. Amy had always been there for him with an encouraging word or a welltimed joke. "I'm going to admit Johnny, " I told her. "I want to get an emergency CT of his head to rule out a bleed. 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ANTHONY -- AGE 92 HISTORY: Anthony is a 92-year old Caucasian male who presented with posterior cervical pain radiating into the right side of his head. Anthony had been treated for bladder cancer in 1996. There has been no evidence of recurrence. In 2003, he was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. No metastases were noted. Anthony has been on Coumadin for atrial fibrillation. RADIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS: An MRI scan of the brain revealed two lesions with significant peritumoral edema. A 1.4 cm x 1.5cm x 1.8cm contrast-enhanced lesion was noted in the anterior medial left frontal lobe. It showed minimal hemorrhage, compatible with metastatic disease. There was vasogenic edema in the white matter of the left frontal lobe. There was a second, smaller, right temporal lesion with surrounding edema. TREATMENT: Stereotactic radiosurgery SRS ; was recommended as opposed to whole brain radiation. Anthony was sedated and the Leksell Model G stereotactic frame was applied to the head and attached with four pins after infiltrating the scalp with local anesthetic. The localizing frame was applied. Anthony was taken to the magnetic resonance MR ; suite where a volume acquisition MRI with gadolinium was obtained. This information was transferred to the Gamma Knife workstation, where images of both tumors were retrieved and dose planning began. One matrix was used for the right temporal tumor. Multiple shots were applied to conform to the shape of the tumor using an 80% sodose periphery applying 20 gray. Another matrix was used for the left frontal tumor and multiple shots applied to conform to the shape of the tumor using 20 gray to the 50% sodose periphery. With both plans accepted, Anthony was taken to the Gamma Knife unit, where all shots of radiation were successfully applied. Anthony was returned to the recovery area and the frame was removed. He tolerated the procedure very well and was sent home on a Decadron taper. RESULTS: Ten days post SRS, an MR scan revealed the tumors had shrunk remarkably. There was minimal edema. At 16-day follow-up, the Decadron was discontinued. Evaluation at three months revealed very significant decrease in size and enhancement of the left frontal lesion. There was also significant decrease in size and enhancement of the right anterior temporal lesion. No additional metastatic lesions were noted!

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General Hospital vs. Green, 54 Ark. App. 102, 923 S.W.2d 878 1996 ; . The persistence of pain may not of itself prevent a finding that the healing period is over, provided that the underlying condition has stabilized. Mad Butcher vs. Parker, 4 Ark. App. 124, 628 S.W.2d 582 1982 ; . "Disability" means incapacity because of injury to earn, in the same or any other employment, the wages which the employee was receiving at the time of the injury. The Commission may consider the claimant's physical capabilities and evaluate his ability to engage in any gainful employment. The claimant bears the burden of proving both that he remains within his healing period and, in addition, suffers a total incapacity to earn pre-injury wages in the same or other employment. see, Palazolo vs.Nelm s Chev rolet , 46 Ark. App. 130, 877 S.W.2d 938 1994 ; . Rather than conduct an exhaustive analysis of all the medical evidence, it is herein concluded that claimant's healing period ended at the time of claimant's last examination by his primary care physician, Dr. Kenneth Johnston on January 17, 2002. Although the claimant maintained that he remained within his healing period and was entitled to additional temporary total disability, his statements are mere conclusions and not supported by the record as a while. Dr. Johnston exhausted all conservative care. There is no competent evidence that the.

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