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VIII-E. Can autopsy be avoided ?

CRYONICS − FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Some states (including California, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Rhode Island) have laws restricting autopsy − especially on religious grounds. The impetus for this legislation has come largely from Orthodox Jews, whose religion prohibits mutilation after death. Some cryonicists have joined The Society for Venturism (a cryonics "religion") to avoid autopsy.

What is an autopsy?

Frequently Asked Questions
autopsy is a systematized examination of a body to determine the cause and manner of death and to assess any pathologic changes that may be present. The body is examined both externally and internally in order to discover and document disease or injury, following review of the medical history. Specimens of internal organs are retained for microscopic examination and body fluids are obtained and tested for drugs and alcohol.

How can hyponatremia be avoided?

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Keys to avoiding hyponatremia are 1) don't drink more than you sweat; and 2) favor sports drinks, which have some sodium, over water, which has none. Also, focus on a salty diet in the days before the race and eat some pretzels in the last half of the race. Baumagarten, Bloebaum, Ross, et al. " Normal Human Synovial Fluid: Osmolality and Exercise - Induced Changes" The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Decmeber 1985, V 67-A No. 9 pp 1336-1339

What websites are out there? Should any be avoided?

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Many people start with Helge Fauskanger’s Ardalambion website (http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf). This site exists in Spanish translation (http://members.es.tripod.de/barbol/ardalamb/ardalamb.html) and Polish translation (http://www.lodz.tpsa.pl/bez/Tolkien/Arda/index.html) as well, and essays from it have been translated into other languages. (dos) Lisa Star has a list of sources of information on and off the net: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/9902/langinfo.htm

How can plagiarism be avoided?

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Students need to be educated on what plagiarism is and they are not to copy word for word anyone else’s work unless that person is given credit for their work. When a person copies works and know it is a wrong doing this is called intentional plagiarism. Unintentional plagiarism is when someone copies carelessly, is sloppy with note taking, and copying and pasting on electronic sources.

VIII-D. Is cryonics illegal anywhere ?

CRYONICS − FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
The Canadian Province of British Columbia (BC) is the only state or province in North America with an anti-cryonics law. Section 14 of Bill 3 (2004) of the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act of BC forbids the marketing of cryonics, but BC citizens are not prohibited from making arrangements with cryonics organizations outside of BC.

What are the things to be avoided by a TB patient?

Frequently Asked Questions on Tuberculosis
A patient of TB should avoid consumption of bidi, cigarette, hookah, tobacco, alcohol or any other intoxicating drug.

How can Anemia be avoided?

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A healthy diet, rich in iron, must be consumed. Whole grain cereals, legumes and pulses are good sources of iron. Nuts and dry dates also contain iron. Among the meats, organs such as kidney and liver contain iron in them. Anemia that is caused due to deficiency of vitamins can be avoided by a proper intake of vitamins in the diet. The food must be properly balanced and contain the proper amount of nutrients. Consult a diet chart for better guidance.

Can They Be Avoided?

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If diagnostic evaluation reveals the formation of calcified deposits, if they are in uneven clumps, the risk of heart attack or stroke is considerable. If they are laid smoothly along the arterial walls, the risk is much less.

VIII. WHAT CAUSES PROSTATITIS?

Prostate FAQ
There are many theories about the causes of prostatitis. The most popular theory among the members of the newsgroup is Dr. Feliciano's. His theories are, however, not yet widely accepted by urologists in the US. Per Dr. Feliciano, prostatitis is usually caused by an infection of the prostate. Sometimes the infection is caused by common bacteria and fungi which are usually considered benign.

VIII-C. Under what laws do cryonics organizations operate ?

CRYONICS − FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Alcor and the American Cryonics Society operate under the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA), which allows them to accept and "own" human bodies − just as an organization that does organ transplantation can accept and "own" human organs. At least three court cases in California gave Alcor the right to provide cryonics services in that state, along with access to UAGA which gives rapid hospital access to a patient's remains.

VIII-F. Is euthanasia an option for cryonicists ?

CRYONICS − FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Mathematician Thomas Donaldson fought in the California courts for the right to be cryopreserved before brain cancer destroyed his personal identity. Unfortunately, Thomas lost the case, but fortunately his cancer went into remission. Thus far cryonics always requires a "natural death" and pronouncement of death before cryonics procedures can begin.

CAN AN AUTOPSY REVEAL LONG QT SYNDROME?

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There are two ways to make a diagnosis for QT syndrome. The first is to check if the QT-interval on the ECG of a suspected patient is prolonged. Because the heart stopps beating when death occurs, this possbility is out of question - except an ECG of the dead person already exists, of course. The only possibility would be to check body fluids of the dead person - in this case blood - for the known gene mutations that cause QT syndrome.

Who pays for the autopsy when one is requested?

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The county of appointment (where death occurred). The family is not charged for an autopsy when one is requested as outlined above. However, when an individual's death does not fall under the County Medical Examiner's jurisdiction, the family may arrange for a private autopsy. The costs and arrangements for private autopsies are the responsibility of the requesting party. No.

Is an autopsy always required?

Medical Examiner
When reasonable doubt about the cause or the circumstances of death exists or for other legal purposes, an autopsy will be performed by the Medical Examiner. In some cases, an autopsy is not necessary because the deceased has documented natural disease that is likely to cause death and the circumstances surrounding the death support his known disease state. In those cases an external examination is performed.
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