SIU SDM's Gillespie Named Associate Editor of Anaerobe

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Edwardsville, Ill. (PRWEB) February 24, 2014

Anaerobe has selected Dr. Jane Gillespie, professor of microbiology at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, as associate editor of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Anaerobe is the official journal of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas and the Japanese Association for Anaerobic Infection Research.

Anaerobe is the leading scientific journal focused on bacteria and other organisms that live in anaerobic conditions, i.e., in the absence of oxygen. The journal has high relevance to dentistry, since most dental infections occur in either anaerobic or low oxygen environments.

Anaerobe publishes articles, notes and case reports in these categories: Anaerobes in the Microbiome, Clostridium difficile, Clinical Microbiology, Pathogenesis and Toxins, and Molecular Biology and Genetics. Gillespie will serve as associate editor for Molecular Biology and Genetics.

A member of the editorial board since its founding in 1996, Gillespie is proud to be named associate editor.

The journal articles reporting original, peer-reviewed research gradually, and sometimes dramatically, impact a field of study, said Gillespie. Therefore, it is an honor to be considered worthy of this task which requires both expertise in the discipline and sound judgment in determining what new knowledge will be disseminated. It is also an opportunity to continue to learn and remain current in my field.

Gillespie earned a bachelor of science in microbiology from Texas Tech University, and a master's in microbiology and doctorate in microbial physiology from the University of New Mexico. She completed post-doctoral training in dental research at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and The State University of New York at Buffalo. Gillespie has also served as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Endodontics, Journal of Dental Education and other microbiology journals.

She became a faculty member with the SIU School of Dental Medicine in 1997.

The SIU School of Dental Medicine students manage approximately 35,000 patient visits each year at its patient clinics in Alton and East St. Louis. In addition, students offer oral health treatment, screenings and education to more than 10,000 people annually through a wide variety of off-campus community outreach events. These opportunities provide students the training they need to graduate and become highly skilled dentists. The School of Dental Medicine is a vital oral health care provider for residents of southern and central Illinois, and the St. Louis metropolitan region.

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I clearly remember when I was young and in those more laid back days, a mobile phone was practically unheard of. Sure, I saw some men in suits carrying a small attache case-like portable phone and most of the time, these sharp looking men tend to drive an imported German marque.

Meeting up with friends used to be a rather linear affair as a gentlemen's agreement was drawn up prior to the appointment - with date, time and venue already set in stone, verbally at least. At the appointed rendezvous point and time, the earlier person tends to pace around, or at least settle down with a good book while waiting for the other person to show up. Last minute changes were practically unheard of, as we were unable to reach one another.

Fast forward to this day, and how things have changed. Mobile phone penetration in developed and even developing countries has grown to such a level that it is nigh impossible to find someone without a handset, never mind if it is high-end, mid-range or entry level. Leaving the house used to mean remembering the wallet or handbag and the essential bunch of keys. These days, the mobile phone is absolutely essential. Which brings us to the topic of nomophobia, an abbreviation for "no-mobile-phone phobia". This particular word was coined after a study by the UK Post Office on how mobile phone users suffered from higher anxiety levels when they did not have any mobile phone contact.

Nomophobia is an interesting topic as it really depends on what constitutes nomophobia. I am quite sure that we would not want to live or work in an area where it is nearly impossible to receive a signal on the handset, although a small minority of us might find ourselves in such a situation. For most of us, we tend to move within areas that have network coverage and never mind the wallet when we leave home, do not ever forget to bring your mobile phone with you!

The advent of smartphones as well as cloud services on a mobile platform has also increased our dependency on the smartphone which no longer just carries our contacts list but also our cache of emails and allows us to conduct online transactions.

To add another selling point - the ever more affordable mobile data plans and the explosive popularity of mobile versions of social networks like Facebook, VoIP service such as Skype and micro blogging site Twitter, and thus you have quite an indispensable modern-day tool for homo sapiens. The ever increasing quality of cameras inside smartphones also help increase the value of carrying a handset around with you at all times - after all, you can never quite tell when you need to snap a photo and upload it on your Facebook for all and sundry to see. With some countries introducing NFC (Near Field Communications) technology in mobile phones that come in handy for monetary transactions, you might no longer need to carry your wallet in the future.

Nomophobia can also occur under different circumstances, i.e. running out of battery, not having enough credit or even losing one's handset.

I have suffered the loss of three mobile phones to date, due to carelessness as well as theft. Those couple of days spent without a handset in my pocket raised my anxiety levels so much I thought I was going through a mid-life crisis a couple of decades earlier than expected. It was rather hard to concentrate on work until I had gotten my new SIM card and smartphone, and going out with friends was a whole lot more inconvenient as there was no room to negotiate last minute changes in plans. That would be my personal brush with nomophobia, and I am not ashamed to say that these days, the smartphone goes into my pocket before the wallet and house keys prior to heading out for an appointment.

Just how do you feel when you do not have your mobile phone with you? Do you tend to fidget uncomfortably, always wondering whether anyone is trying to reach you, or are you in possession of the mental fortitude that pushes all thoughts of your handset to a separate compartment in your mind, only to focus on the task at hand until you reach home? After all, there is no point worrying about something that you have no power over.

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I CLEARLY remember when I was young and in those more laid back days, a mobile phone was practically unheard of. Sure, I saw some men in suits carrying a small attache case-like portable phone and most of the time, these sharp looking men tend to drive an imported German marque.

Meeting up with friends used to be a rather linear affair as a gentlemens agreement was drawn up prior to the appointment with date, time and venue already set in stone, verbally at least. At the appointed rendezvous point and time, the earlier person tends to pace around, or at least settle down with a good book while waiting for the other person to show up. Last minute changes were practically unheard of, as we were unable to reach one another.

Fast forward to this day, and how things have changed. Mobile phone penetration in developed and even developing countries has grown to such a level that it is nigh impossible to find someone without a handset, never mind if it is high-end, mid-range or entry level. Leaving the house used to mean remembering the wallet or handbag and the essential bunch of keys. These days, the mobile phone is absolutely essential. Which brings us to the topic of nomophobia, an abbreviation for no-mobile-phone phobia. This particular word was coined after a study by the UK Post Office on how mobile phone users suffered from higher anxiety levels when they did not have any mobile phone contact.

Nomophobia is an interesting topic as it really depends on what constitutes nomophobia. I am quite sure that we would not want to live or work in an area where it is nearly impossible to receive a signal on the handset, although a small minority of us might find ourselves in such a situation. For most of us, we tend to move within areas that have network coverage and never mind the wallet when we leave home, do not ever forget to bring your mobile phone with you!

The advent of smartphones as well as cloud services on a mobile platform has also increased our dependency on the smartphone which no longer just carries our contacts list but also our cache of emails and allows us to conduct online transactions.

To add another selling point the ever more affordable mobile data plans and the explosive popularity of mobile versions of social networks like Facebook, VoIP service such as Skype and micro blogging site Twitter, and thus you have quite an indispensable modern-day tool for homo sapiens.

The ever increasing quality of cameras inside smartphones also help increase the value of carrying a handset around with you at all times after all, you can never quite tell when you need to snap a photo and upload it on your Facebook for all and sundry to see. With some countries introducing NFC (Near Field Communications) technology in mobile phones that come in handy for monetary transactions, you might no longer need to carry your wallet in the future.

Nomophobia can also occur under different circumstances, i.e. running out of battery, not having enough credit or even losing ones handset.

I have suffered the loss of three mobile phones to date, due to carelessness as well as theft. Those couple of days spent without a handset in my pocket raised my anxiety levels so much I thought I was going through a mid-life crisis a couple of decades earlier than expected. It was rather hard to concentrate on work until I had gotten my new SIM card and smartphone, and going out with friends was a whole lot more inconvenient as there was no room to negotiate last minute changes in plans. That would be my personal brush with nomophobia, and I am not ashamed to say that these days, the smartphone goes into my pocket before the wallet and house keys prior to heading out for an appointment.

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Concierge Medicine Today Releases 2014 Educational Guide, The Patient's Guide to Concierge Medicine

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 24, 2014

There is an estimated 5,500 concierge practices nationwide according to author and editor, Michael Tetreault of Concierge Medicine Today. And, about two-thirds of these doctors charge less than $135 a month. In a new book, The Patients Guide To Concierge Medicine, by Concierge Medicine Today, explains in detail why these practices are so popular and how affordable they really are. This a comprehensive resource and introductory guide for anyone wanting to learn more about concierge medicine, direct primary care and cash-only medical clinics from a consumer/patient perspective. The 2014 Edition offers a comprehensive list of services and information, an easy-to-read Q and A format, the 41 questions you should ask a concierge doctor and the resource everyone can use to locate a doctor.

Released by Concierge Medicine Today, the private-pay medical industrys oldest news and information trade journal, Atlanta-based healthcare writers, Michael Tetreault and Catherine Sykes have released the 2014 Edition that addresses important healthcare topics such as: The Cost of Concierge Medicine; What Is Direct Primary Care; Services Offered; Pros and Cons; How does concierge medicine work with Insurance; Health Benefits; Research and Data; What To Expect; and more.

The field of concierge medicine and direct primary care is still relatively young but the ideology pre-dates the telephone and even the Andy Griffith era medicine whereby a doctor comes to your aid, day or night, theres no-copay, deductible or appointment required, says Michael Tetreault, Editor of Concierge Medicine Today. Concierge Medicine physicians and direct-pay doctors stand in the gap for you. Theyre reducing hospitalizations significantly, compatible with nearly every insurance plan in America and people are saving more money on their healthcare costs each year. We see the growth rate of doctors entering this type of practice in the coming years being around 7%-15% per year due to low insurance reimbursements, the Medicare fee schedule and the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on doctors offices. More people are enrolling in high-deductible health insurance plans that cover major, unforeseen events, leaving the everyday expenses to the consumerjust like auto and homeowners insurance.

People typically choose a doctor based on a personal recommendation of a trusted friend or relative. The Patients Guide To Concierge Medicine is available to help patients decide for themselves if this model of healthcare meets their needs. Regardless of what they might have heard or already know, this publication can help guide them through the decision-making process of choosing their next doctor.

This book will educate healthcare consumers about the benefits, value and cost and help them to understand the role and responsibilities of a concierge doctor, adds Catherine Sykes, co-author. It gives people the tools and information they need to make an informed decision and find a doctor in order to get the best results. The Affordable Care Act will enable self-employed and self-insured individuals and companies to move their coverage to these doctors in a faster, more timely manner. With the introduction of mandated health insurance coverage, long lines at the doctors office and the uncertainty of keeping their physician, choosing a concierge doctor or direct-pay physician is a real, affordable and simple option for the families, companies and individuals who will be looking. This book is the first step to understanding this new form of healthcare.

The Patients Guide To Concierge Medicine is available for sale now for $9.95 at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and on Kindle eReaders. For more information or to order a copy, visit http://www.ConciergeMedicineToday.com.

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