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像那海鸥飞着翅膀, 奔向那更美的将来; 像一棵芦苇挺立风中, 面对打击它却不折断... 当我还拥有青春的生命, 别再停留在同一个起点; 当生命巨轮不断转动, 我已迈开脚步,走向远方, 踏上征途..

Friday, November 13, 2009

耶稣为什么不生在中国呢?这样岂不是可以减少很多的误解?

耶稣为什么不生在中国呢?这样岂不是可以减少很多的误解?


答:耶稣如果生在中国,阿拉伯人就误解了;生在阿拉伯,非洲人就误解;耶稣如果生在非洲,美洲人就误解了。人很麻烦,常常误解人。

耶稣是生在整个世界的中心-中东。向东有巴比伦文化、中国文化、印度文化;向南有埃及文化;向西有希腊文化、罗马文化;所以从文化交通及其它的角度看,他是生于中间。从人种看,也是在中间,四周有蒙古人、非洲人、黑种人、白种人、黄种人。神把耶稣赐下来的时候,是放在最好的地方。向东耶稣说"我是道路",向西耶稣说"我是真理",向中间耶稣说"我是生命",因为东方寻求宗教,西方寻求哲学,耶稣有宗教哲学所没有的生命。

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Barlow syndrome

Barlow’s Syndrome

Also known as: Floppy-valve syndrome, mitral valve prolapse or click-murmur syndrome

What is it?

Barlow’s syndrome, also known as floppy-valve syndrome, mitral valve prolapse or click-murmur syndrome, is a cardiac disorder in which the mitral valve of the heart fails to close properly or balloons out. The mitral valve is the heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. It has two flaps that open and close when the heart contracts and rests. When the valve fails to close properly, a clicking sound can be heard. Sometimes a small amount of blood flows back into the left atrium, causing a murmur.

Who gets it?

Barlow’s syndrome affects about one in ten Americans, and is found more often in young to middle-aged women. The condition also seems to affect women with certain skeletal problems such as scoliosis, a deformity where the spine curves to one side.

What causes it?

While the cause of Barlow’s syndrome is not known, the condition may be inherited. Most people with the condition are born with it.

What are the symptoms?

Many people with Barlow’s syndrome don’t have symptoms. Most patients are surprised to learn that their heart is functioning abnormally. Some patients experience brief periods of rapid heartbeat or skipped beats, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, anxiety and panic attacks. Symptoms may be more pronounced during exercise.

How is it diagnosed?

Barlow’s syndrome is usually diagnosed during a routine physical after the doctor listens to the patient’s heart with a stethoscope. The mitral valve may make a clicking sound, or a heart murmur may be detected. The doctor may order an ultrasound test such as an echocardiogram to confirm diagnosis. The test will show the opening and closing of the valve and whether it leaks.

What is the treatment?

Most patients diagnosed with Barlow’s syndrome need no treatment. For some patients, however, the doctor may prescribe beta-blockers or other drugs to control specific symptoms of the condition such as uncomfortable heart rhythms or to lower blood pressure. Serious problems due to Barlow’s syndrome are rare, but can be treated surgically if needed. Patients with severe valve leakage should be followed more closely by their doctor so that medical therapy and, if necessary, surgery, can be pursued at the appropriate time.

Patients with Barlow’s syndrome will need to take antibiotics before dental or surgical procedures since they increase the risk of getting bacteria into the patient’s bloodstream, which may infect the abnormal valve.

Self-care tips

Many patients diagnosed with Barlow’s syndrome have no symptoms and never develop any problems. However, they need to tell their dentist and other health care providers they have the condition so antibiotics can be prescribed when needed to prevent infection of the valve.