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The desire to turn back the clock on aging is nearly universal, but for many, going as far as a facelift can seem a bit extreme. It's an invasive procedure with an extensive recovery or down time, which can cause embarrassment. And, there are many of us who will avoid surgery if they can help it.
But what many people don't realize is there are a variety of non–invasive facelift procedures – many of them that can be done over your lunch hour!
If you're looking for a younger appearance, we recommend that you come in for a consultation. We'll discuss all of your options and help you decide which non–invasive facelift procedure is right for you:
* Endermologie is normally a treatment for cellulite, but its popular roller massage has been adapted for use on the face, chin, neck, and scalp. We use the roller to facilitate a deep–tissue massage, which tightens the skin, stimulates collagen production, and greatly reduces wrinkles and the effects of dehydration.
* Thread lifting requires a minimal invasive technique, although we do not make any incisions and the procedure will leave you with no scars. We use special threads that lift your skin while simultaneously attaching it to your facial tissues in its new position.
* For thermage treatments, we use the patented ThermaTip&ncopy; to deliver heat to the deepest layers of your skin while keeping the surface layers cool. You'll see a gradual tightening of the skin as collagen production is stimulated and the contours of your face are rejuvenated.
PDO MasterThreads for Hair Regrowth – PDO is a known absorbable FDA-approved suture material which stimulates endogenous collagen production, elastin, hyaluronic acid as well as activates fibroblasts. PDO (polydioxanone) threads have been used in aesthetic medicine for years for rejuvenation of skin, skin tightening, skin lifting and wrinkle reduction. Hair regrowth in patients with hair loss from androgenetic alopecia have been observed. In this video you see ABHRS-board certified hair restoration surgeon, Dr. Alan Bauman, performing the final step of the PDO MasterThreads process in the the thinning crown area of a hair loss patient. Continued research will help determine how long the results of MasterThreads last and which candidates are likely to have the best hair regrowth effects. Non-surgical application of PDO threads into the scalp is a relatively safe and comfortable out-patient procedure with no downtime or aftercare. MasterThreads for hair regrowth may help prevent or reduce the need for hair transplantation. They may also be used for stopping, slowing or reversing hair loss in conjunction with other treatments such as minoxidil, finasteride, low level laser therapy and PRP platelet rich plasma and other cell therapy treatments. Dr. Alan Bauman recommends that HairCheck hair regrowth measurements be performed every three months (90 days) to track the improvements in hair growth from treatment.
*EACH INDIVIDUAL'S TREATMENT AND/OR RESULTS MAY VARY
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"Hear My Voice: Alexander Graham Bell and the Origins of Recorded Sound " is now open! On January 26, a small group of social media users and history fans will be invited to "hear history" in a tweetable tour of the exhibition with the experts themselves.
Tweetup attendees:
Toured the exhibition with Curator Carlene Stephens and discover a lesser-known side of Bell's work
Heard from senior scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Carl Haber and Earl Cornell and Library of Congress Digital Conversion Specialist Peter Alyea about their noninvasive sound-recovering technique
Listened to recovered recordings and discover the interesting challenge of deciphering 19th century speech
Shared their experience on Twitter, Instagram, and other social networks, helping to "turn up the volume" on the story of early sound recording so that many others will hear these voices of the past
Met fellow social media users and museum staff who are passionate about history and innovation.
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My lab and I noninvasively record gaze in Lemur catta. I'm curious how primates -- especially prosimians, like this lemur "Aracus" -- use their eyes in social situations. photo taken @ Duke University Primate Center
Several patterns of neurotransmitter imbalances have been linked to the onset and progression of scoliosis. These imbalanced patterns serve as a faulty “posture memory”. Identification and re-balancing these neurotransmitter levels have been shown to improve treatment outcomes in patients in scoliosis-specific rehabilitation programs. In addition, it may be used for purposes of differential diagnosis, prediction of scoliosis onset, and/or prediction of severe curve progression.
How does this product work and affect scoliosis?
Urinary neurotransmitter testing is an easy, noninvasive, and valid way to assess central nervous system activity. Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals involved in thousands of metabolic processes, including postural muscle tone and coordination. Neurotransmitter levels have been shown to be frequently abnormal in patients with idiopathic scoliosis, and may impact the outcomes of physical scoliosis treatment (i.e. exercises, bracing, or surgery) if they are not balanced.
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Laser therapy for your pet will speed up their body’s natural healing process and provide palpable results. Laser therapy is a powerful treatment for chronic & severe conditions, as well as post-surgical pain and inflammation. Dr. Knox in Escondido, San Diego, CA is highly trained & experienced in the use of companion laser therapy.
The Benefits of Laser Therapy for your pet:
- Easy, comfortable & noninvasive treatment
- Practical for problematic conditions
- Nonpharmacologic pain relief
- Alternative to surgery
- Scientifically proven
- No known side effects
Visit our website cahrc.com/companion-laser-therapy/ for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Vrdhhigra This is why it's vitally critical to peer the physician on a everyday basis, simply to make sure everything is running as it have to be. In addition, it's why a person need to by no means try to "wait out" painful ejaculation, and alternatively, have to put his penis health first and go see a medical doctor at the primary signal that painful ejaculation is extra than a one-time, fleeting problem. The medical doctor will likely do a chain of small, noninvasive checks to test for issues. These include requesting a urine pattern, the use of a swab on the head of the penis to collect cells, and in all likelihood doing bloodwork to rule out certain infections or similar troubles.
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LEVADEX is a novel migraine therapy in Phase 3 development. Patients administer LEVADEX themselves using MAP Pharmaceuticals' proprietary TEMPO(R) inhaler. LEVADEX has been designed to be differentiated from existing migraine treatments. It is a novel formulation of DHE, a drug used intravenously in clinical settings to effectively and safely treat migraines. Based on clinical results, the company believes that LEVADEX has the potential to provide both fast onset of action and sustained pain relief and other migraine symptom relief in an easy-to-use and non-invasive at-home therapy.
Migraine is a common, debilitating neurological disorder that affects approximately 30 million people in the United States, according to the National Headache Foundation.
Migraine patients report that currently approved drugs do not fully meet their needs due to slow onset of action, short duration of effect, inconsistent response and unacceptable side effect profiles.
This is a Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure. It is a simple correction of the skin indentation around the eye that happens with age. Prior to treatment, this Beverly Hills patient complained that she appeared tired all of the time and of "dark circles" under her eyes. The procedure took 15 minutes and there was no bruising or downtime. The Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure is an alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure for 2 years on patients from Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Orange County and Los Angeles.
This is a Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure in a patient from Beverly Hills, California. It is a simple injection of Juvederm or Restylane into the depressed area under the lower eyelid to relieve the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. The procedure takes 10 minutes to perform, results in little, if any swelling or bruising, and results last for a year or more. The procedure is an alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. Dr. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure in his Los Angeles office for over five years.
A noninvasive ultrasound technology cleared beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of Alzheimer’s mouse models, restoring their memory to healthy levels, a new study reveals.
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Alzheimer, disease, mice, plaques, Queensland Brain Institute
Non-linear diagnostic systems are medical technologies that belong to the most incredible and prospective achievements in medicine.
This unique diagnostic device is based on spectrum analysis of hurricane magnetic fields of live organisms.
NLS systems allow us to get the most complete possible information about the human's health and to diagnose the deseases at an early stage.
LitumXS-10A is characterized by high adaptability, since its use is not connected with radiation or high tension magnetic fields and other harmful influences.
It has an advantage over such traditional methods of medical diagnostics as are ultra sound investigation, X- ray, computer tomography, thus, it can be applied to the pregnant or new - born patients.
www.danleemedical.com/Holter-Equipment-C106.aspx - At Danlee Medical Products, Inc. we offer various Holter monitors, including Welch Allyn and Philips models that provide accurate heart monitoring and testing. A Holter monitor will provide a complete picture of heart activity necessary for the diagnosis of cardiac conditions, more so than an ECG. The monitor records the heart’s behavior continuously. An electrocardiogram is a painless, noninvasive way to help diagnose many common heart problems in people of all ages. If you have infrequent arrhythmias, an ECG may not detect them. A Holter monitor may be able to spot irregular heart rhythms that an ECG missed. One of the important benefits of a Holter monitor is its portability. The patient can wear this device while continuing normal, routine, everyday activities. The data recorded from a Holter Monitor can help doctors determine the level of strenuous activity or exercise the patient can comfortably perform. Shop for EKG/ECG Holter Monitor and other heart Holter products and accessories right here on our website.
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A noninvasive ultrasound technology cleared beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of Alzheimer’s mouse models, restoring their memory to healthy levels, a new study reveals.
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Alzheimer, disease, mice, plaques, Queensland Brain Institute
If you dream of having a straight, white smile you can show off to the world without resorting to brackets, wires, or rubber bands, then Invisalign® clear aligners may be the perfect solution. At Hunt Orthodontics in Muskegon, North Muskegon, and Fremont, Michigan, Todd Hunt, DDS, and his team offer this safe, effective, noninvasive orthodontic technology. To learn more about the benefits of Invisalign, schedule a consultation online or by phone today.
What does EKG mean
An electrocardiogram (EKG) measures your heart's electrical activity. This noninvasive test can measure many aspects, from how fast the heart beats to how well its chambers conduct electrical energy. An abnormal EKG can mean many things.
The Kardia Application will be available for download if your iTunes or Google Play account was registered in one of the following countries. Travelling does not change your ability to download the application. If your country is not listed, KardiaMobile is not currently available for sale, and you will not be able to download the Kardia app
Where Can I buy One?
Kardia is currently approved for purchase and use in the following countries.
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EKG on the go
KardiaMobile is the personal EKG that works with your smartphone and fits easily into your pocket. Take unlimited EKGs anytime, anywhere without applying wires, cables or gels.
After a 30-second EKG, you’ll know if your heart rhythm is normal or if Atrial Fibrillation is detected. AFib is one of the most common irregular heart rhythms, and can be a cause of stroke. xnutrition.co.uk/heart-health-gadgets/how-to-easily-measu...
LitumXS-10A is used for the investigation of any state of the organism.
It is possible to diagnose different deseases (disseminated sclerosis, tumours, etc.) at an early stage, while any other method can detect the process in an already developed phase.
This is a Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure. It is a simple correction of the skin indentation around the eye that happens with age. Prior to treatment, this Beverly Hills patient complained that she appeared tired all of the time and of "dark circles" under her eyes. The procedure took 15 minutes and there was no bruising or downtime. The Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure is an alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure for 2 years on patients from Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Orange County and Los Angeles.
This is a non-surgical alternative for treatment of dark circles under the eyes. This patient from Los Angeles had depressions under the eyes. She did not want to undergo blepharoplasty, and for good reason - blepharoplasty would have resulted in a hollow appearance to her eyes. The procedure involves the injection of Restylane or Juvederm into the tear trough area under both eyes. It is painless. There is some bruising, typically for a few days. After that, results are excellent. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure in his Westwood, California office for over 5 years.
The interface box provides an interface between one or more receivers and the acquisition card in the computer.
Wellbox's mechanical roll stimulation reactivates fat release and the production of collagen and elastin. Microcirculation is also stimulated, resulting in smoother, suppler skin with continued use.
In this episode, Dr. Morningstar takes us through the ins and outs of neurotransmitters and how they relate to scoliosis.
How will this product help?
Several patterns of neurotransmitter imbalances have been linked to the onset and progression of scoliosis. These imbalanced patterns serve as a faulty “posture memory”. Identification and re-balancing these neurotransmitter levels have been shown to improve treatment outcomes in patients in scoliosis-specific rehabilitation programs. In addition, it may be used for purposes of differential diagnosis, prediction of scoliosis onset, and/or prediction of severe curve progression.
How does this product work and affect scoliosis?
Urinary neurotransmitter testing is an easy, noninvasive, and valid way to assess central nervous system activity.1,2 Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals involved in thousands of metabolic processes, including postural muscle tone and coordination. Neurotransmitter levels have been shown to be frequently abnormal in patients with idiopathic scoliosis,3 and may impact the outcomes of physical scoliosis treatment (i.e. exercises, bracing, or surgery) if they are not balanced.4
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"Hear My Voice: Alexander Graham Bell and the Origins of Recorded Sound " is now open! On January 26, a small group of social media users and history fans will be invited to "hear history" in a tweetable tour of the exhibition with the experts themselves.
Tweetup attendees:
Toured the exhibition with Curator Carlene Stephens and discover a lesser-known side of Bell's work
Heard from senior scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Carl Haber and Earl Cornell and Library of Congress Digital Conversion Specialist Peter Alyea about their noninvasive sound-recovering technique
Listened to recovered recordings and discover the interesting challenge of deciphering 19th century speech
Shared their experience on Twitter, Instagram, and other social networks, helping to "turn up the volume" on the story of early sound recording so that many others will hear these voices of the past
Met fellow social media users and museum staff who are passionate about history and innovation.
This is a non-surgical alternative for treatment of dark circles under the eyes. This patient from Los Angeles had depressions under the eyes. She did not want to undergo blepharoplasty, and for good reason - blepharoplasty would have resulted in a hollow appearance to her eyes. The procedure involves the injection of Restylane into the tear trough area under both eyes. It is painless. There is some bruising, typically for a few days. After that, results are excellent. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure for 4 years on patients from Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Orange County and Los Angeles.
This is a Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure. It is a simple correction of the skin indentation around the eye that happens with age. Prior to treatment, this Beverly Hills patient complained that she appeared tired all of the time and of "dark circles" under her eyes. The procedure took 15 minutes and there was no bruising or downtime. The Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure is an alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure for 2 years on patients from Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Orange County and Los Angeles.
Born August 9, 1930. She had a huge (6cm?) Aortic aneurysm discovered a week ago. Surgery is tomorrow morning. 70% chance that it can be corrected with a fairly noninvasive procedure. If she becomes one of the 30%, chances aren't good for recovery at her age.
Her husband and my sister do not get along. This is the look I got after my sister had a complete and utter civility metldown in the restaurant for what could very conceivably be our mother's last meal...
It was the first time in 14 years the mother's husband and my sister had been in the same room at the same time.
It will definitely be the last time for that.
I guess today wasn't my best day, either.
Medical Director Dr. Jonathan Tay speaks to a group from the Nevada Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology during a tour of the CyberKnife center. Pictured with the CyberKnife, Dr. Tay explains how the technology offers important noninvasive treatment options for patients.
Scat of the wolf before being collected for genetic analysis, Snežnik plateau, Northern Dinaric Mts., Slovenia
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noninvasive respiration measurements on large animals
emkaBELT noninvasive system for continuous monitoring of ambulatory large animals, integrating multi-lead ecg and respiration measurements.
Thoracic and abdominal volume measurement system monitors respiration based on the validated respiratory inductive plethysmograph (rip) technology.
The 300PRO Finger Pulse Oximeter is the latest addition to the Octive Tech product family. Besides using noninvasive oximetry technology to estimate oxyhemoglobin saturation, The Octive Tech 300PRO finger pulse oximeter also contains the following special features that are great for critical care, Emergency medical services (EMS), rescue personnel, medics, or where carefully controlled condition is virtually impossible.
For more detail about this oximeter see www.clinicalguard.com.
A cutting-edge prostate digital imaging system was incorporated with a leading-edge 3 Tesla (3T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system at our independent outpatient imaging center in Metairie, LA.
The result was the creation of an advanced prostate MRI program that is truly unique to the greater New Orleans area, state of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Prostate 3T MRI is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not utilize exposure to ionizing radiation. This MRI study uses a contrast agent, or dye, that is vital to the exam. Computer Aided Detection (CAD) is used to help the DIS radiologist identify lesions suspicious for prostate cancer.
Rather than undergo repeat biopsies, the MRI reveals any potential concerns, thereby providing doctors with a way to either avoid further biopsies or perform a more precise, pinpoint one.
MRI is an emerging tool for early imaging of prostate cancer and other prostate-related conditions. A major benefit for men choosing Diagnostic Imaging Services for a prostate 3T MRI exam is that they will not be subject to the use of an endorectal coil. Their overall experience is even more comfortable without an instrument being placed inside their rectum.
This is a Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure in a patient from Los Angeles. It is a simple injection of Juvederm or Restylane into the depressed area under the lower eyelid to relieve the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. The procedure takes 10 minutes to perform, results in little, if any swelling or bruising, and results last for a year or more. The procedure is an alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. Dr. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure in his Westwood, California office for over five years.
"Hear My Voice: Alexander Graham Bell and the Origins of Recorded Sound " is now open! On January 26, a small group of social media users and history fans will be invited to "hear history" in a tweetable tour of the exhibition with the experts themselves.
Tweetup attendees:
Toured the exhibition with Curator Carlene Stephens and discover a lesser-known side of Bell's work
Heard from senior scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Carl Haber and Earl Cornell and Library of Congress Digital Conversion Specialist Peter Alyea about their noninvasive sound-recovering technique
Listened to recovered recordings and discover the interesting challenge of deciphering 19th century speech
Shared their experience on Twitter, Instagram, and other social networks, helping to "turn up the volume" on the story of early sound recording so that many others will hear these voices of the past
Met fellow social media users and museum staff who are passionate about history and innovation.
Thermidry can be used to improve excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis of the armpit.
1. Treatment time is 30-45 minutes
2. You will see results in as little as one treatment.
3. Micro-Invasive using Tumescent for anesthesia
4. No recovery time for patients.
5. ThermiDry® has a very strong safety record, some patients occasionally experience sensitivity in the treated areas, which subsides within a few weeks.
If you are thinking about getting a Under arm sweating treatment in Delhi, set up an appointment with Dr. Ajaya Kashyap and discuss it.
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The 300PRO Finger Pulse Oximeter is the latest addition to the Octive Tech product family. Besides using noninvasive oximetry technology to estimate oxyhemoglobin saturation, The Octive Tech 300PRO finger pulse oximeter also contains the following special features that are great for critical care, Emergency medical services (EMS), rescue personnel, medics, opr where carefully controlled condition is virtually impossible.
For more detail about this oximeter please see www.clinicalguard.com.
This is a non-surgical alternative for treatment of dark circles under the eyes. This patient from Los Angeles had depressions under the eyes. She did not want to undergo blepharoplasty, and for good reason - blepharoplasty would have resulted in a hollow appearance to her eyes. The procedure involves the injection of Restylane into the tear trough area under both eyes. It is painless. There is some bruising, typically for a few days. After that, results are excellent. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure for 4 years on patients from Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Orange County and Los Angeles.
This is a Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure in a patient from Beverly Hills, California. It is a simple injection of Juvederm or Restylane into the depressed area under the lower eyelid to relieve the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. The procedure takes 10 minutes to perform, results in little, if any swelling or bruising, and results last for a year or more. The procedure is an alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. Dr. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure in his Los Angeles office for over five years.
Mangalitsa pigs, commonly called “wooly” pigs, could hold the key to the eventual prevention of diabetes and heart disease in humans, according to Auburn University researchers. The researchers are using magnetic resonance imaging to noninvasively study how obesity affects heart health.
Mangalitsa pigs, commonly called “wooly” pigs, could hold the key to the eventual prevention of diabetes and heart disease in humans, according to Auburn University researchers. The researchers are using magnetic resonance imaging to noninvasively study how obesity affects heart health.
This is a Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) procedure in a patient from Los Angeles. It is a simple injection of Juvederm or Restylane into the depressed area under the lower eyelid to relieve the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. The procedure takes 10 minutes to perform, results in little, if any swelling or bruising, and results last for a year or more. The procedure is an alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. Dr. Alexander Rivkin has been performing this procedure in his Westwood, California office for over five years.
Heart failure could be treated using umbilical cord stem cells
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Heart failure could be treated using umbilical cord stem cells
Heart failure could be treated using umbilical cord stem cells:- Using stem cells derived from the umbilical cord, researchers have improved the heart muscle and function of heart failure patients, paving the way for noninvasive...
So, as part of my membership with Planet Fitness I have access to their Total Body Enhancement machine. I don't know if it really does anything a all, but it doesn't hurt and I figure anything could only help.
The BEAUTY ANGEL experience begins with total body exposure to visible red light energy (non-UV) wavelengths primarily in the 580-700 nanometer range. Working in conjunction with the vibra-shape powered massage and muscle stimulating platform -- and the application of vitamin enriched, aloe infused pro-collagen skin care formulations -- red light energy enhances the overall effectiveness of the complete system.
Red light energy is a gentle form of stimulation that will effectively help to enhance your overall appearance. It is the ideal choice for anybody who is looking for a natural, noninvasive way toward looking and feeling great.
"Hear My Voice: Alexander Graham Bell and the Origins of Recorded Sound " is now open! On January 26, a small group of social media users and history fans will be invited to "hear history" in a tweetable tour of the exhibition with the experts themselves.
Tweetup attendees:
Toured the exhibition with Curator Carlene Stephens and discover a lesser-known side of Bell's work
Heard from senior scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Carl Haber and Earl Cornell and Library of Congress Digital Conversion Specialist Peter Alyea about their noninvasive sound-recovering technique
Listened to recovered recordings and discover the interesting challenge of deciphering 19th century speech
Shared their experience on Twitter, Instagram, and other social networks, helping to "turn up the volume" on the story of early sound recording so that many others will hear these voices of the past
Met fellow social media users and museum staff who are passionate about history and innovation.
"Hear My Voice: Alexander Graham Bell and the Origins of Recorded Sound " is now open! On January 26, a small group of social media users and history fans will be invited to "hear history" in a tweetable tour of the exhibition with the experts themselves.
Tweetup attendees:
Toured the exhibition with Curator Carlene Stephens and discover a lesser-known side of Bell's work
Heard from senior scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Carl Haber and Earl Cornell and Library of Congress Digital Conversion Specialist Peter Alyea about their noninvasive sound-recovering technique
Listened to recovered recordings and discover the interesting challenge of deciphering 19th century speech
Shared their experience on Twitter, Instagram, and other social networks, helping to "turn up the volume" on the story of early sound recording so that many others will hear these voices of the past
Met fellow social media users and museum staff who are passionate about history and innovation.
Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration with red or black bands, and ostentatious dorsal fins tipped with venomous spines. Pterois radiata, Pterois volitans, and Pterois miles are the most commonly studied species in the genus. Pterois species are popular aquarium fish. P. volitans and P. miles are recent and significant invasive species in the west Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Mediterranean Sea.
Taxonomy
Pterois was described as a genus in 1817 by German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist Lorenz Oken. In 1856 the French naturalist Eugène Anselme Sébastien Léon Desmarest designated Scorpaena volitans, which had been named by Bloch in 1787 and which was the same as Linnaeus's 1758 Gasterosteus volitans, as the type species of the genus. This genus is classified within the tribe Pteroini of the subfamily Scorpaeninae within the family Scorpaenidae. The genus name Pterois is based on Georges Cuvier's 1816 French name, “Les Pterois”, meaning "fins" which is an allusion to the high dorsal and long pectoral fins.
Description
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “lionfish have distinctive brown or maroon, and white stripes or bands covering the head and body. They have fleshy tentacles above their eyes and below the mouth; fan-like pectoral fins; long, separated dorsal spines; 13 dorsal spines; 10-11 dorsal soft rays; 3 anal spines; and 6-7 anal soft rays. An adult lionfish can grow as large as 18 inches.”
Juvenile lionfish have a unique tentacle located above their eye sockets that varies in phenotype between species. The evolution of this tentacle is suggested to serve to continually attract new prey; studies also suggest it plays a role in sexual selection.
Ecology and behavior
Pterois species can live from 5 to 15 years and have complex courtship and mating behaviors. Females frequently release two mucus-filled egg clusters, which can contain as many as 15,000 eggs.
All species are aposematic; they have conspicuous coloration with boldly contrasting stripes and wide fans of projecting spines, advertising their ability to defend themselves.
Prey
Pterois prey mostly on small fish, invertebrates, and mollusks, with up to six different species of prey found in the gastrointestinal tracts of some specimens. Lionfish feed most actively in the morning. Lionfish are skilled hunters, using specialized swim bladder muscles to provide precise control of their location in the water column, allowing them to alter their center of gravity to better attack prey. They blow jets of water while approaching prey, which serves to confuse them and alter the orientation of the prey so that the smaller fish is facing the lionfish. This results in a higher degree of predatory efficiency as head-first capture is easier for the lionfish. The lionfish then spreads its large pectoral fins and swallows its prey in a single motion.
Predators and parasites
Aside from instances of larger lionfish individuals engaging in cannibalism on smaller individuals, adult lionfish have few identified natural predators, likely due to the effectiveness of their venomous spines: when threatened, a lionfish will orient its body to keep its dorsal fin pointed at the predator, even if this means swimming upsidedown. This does not always save it, however: Moray eels, bluespotted cornetfish, barracuda and large groupers have been observed preying on lionfish. Sharks are also believed to be capable of preying on lionfish with no ill effects from their spines. Park officials of the Roatan Marine Park in Honduras have attempted to train sharks to feed on lionfish to control the invasive populations in the Caribbean. The Bobbit worm, an ambush predator, has been filmed preying upon lionfish in Indonesia.[31] Predators of larvae and juvenile lionfish remain unknown, but may prove to be the primary limiting factor of lionfish populations in their native range.
Parasites of lionfish have rarely been observed, and are assumed to be infrequent. They include isopods and leeches.
Interaction with humans
Lionfish are known for their venomous fin rays, which makes them hazardous to other marine animals, as well as humans. Pterois venom produced negative inotropic and chronotropic effects when tested in both frog and clam hearts and has a depressive effect on rabbit blood pressure. These results are thought to be due to nitric oxide release. In humans, Pterois venom can cause systemic effects such as pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, numbness, paresthesia, diarrhea, sweating, temporary paralysis of the limbs, respiratory insufficiency, heart failure, convulsions, and even death. Fatalities are more common in very young children, the elderly, or those who are allergic to the venom. The venom is rarely fatal to healthy adults, but some species have enough venom to produce extreme discomfort for a period of several days. Moreover, Pterois venom poses a danger to allergic victims as they may experience anaphylaxis, a serious and often life-threatening condition that requires immediate emergency medical treatment. Severe allergic reactions to Pterois venom include chest pain, severe breathing difficulties, a drop in blood pressure, swelling of the tongue, sweating, or slurred speech. Such reactions can be fatal if not treated.
Native range and habitat
The lionfish is native to the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific Ocean. They can be found around the seaward edge of shallow coral reefs, lagoons, rocky substrates, and on mesophotic reefs, and can live in areas of varying salinity, temperature, and depth. They are also frequently found in turbid inshore areas and harbors, and have a generally hostile attitude and are territorial toward other reef fish. They are commonly found from shallow waters down to past 100 m (330 ft) depth, and have in several locations been recorded to 300 m depth. Many universities in the Indo-Pacific have documented reports of Pterois aggression toward divers and researchers. P. volitans and P. miles are native to subtropical and tropical regions from southern Japan and southern Korea to the east coast of Australia, Indonesia, Micronesia, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific Ocean. P. miles is also found in the Indian Ocean, from Sumatra to Sri Lanka and the Red Sea.
Invasive introduction and range
Two of the 12 species of Pterois, the red lionfish (P. volitans) and the common lionfish (P. miles), have established themselves as significant invasive species off the East Coast of the United States and in the Caribbean. About 93% of the invasive population in the Western Atlantic is P. volitans.
The red lionfish is found off the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States and in the Caribbean Sea, and was likely first introduced off the Florida coast by the early to mid-1980s. This introduction may have occurred in 1992 when Hurricane Andrew destroyed an aquarium in southern Florida, releasing six lionfish into Biscayne Bay. A lionfish was discovered off the coast of Dania Beach, south Florida, as early as 1985, before Hurricane Andrew. The lionfish resemble those of the Philippines, implicating the aquarium trade, suggesting individuals may have been purposely discarded by dissatisfied aquarium enthusiasts. This is in part because lionfish require an experienced aquarist, but are often sold to novices who find their care too difficult. In 2001, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) documented several sightings of lionfish off the coast of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Bermuda, and Delaware. In August 2014, when the Gulf Stream was discharging into the mouth of the Delaware Bay, two lionfish were caught by a surf fisherman off the ocean side shore of Cape Henlopen State Park: a red lionfish that weighed 1 pound 4+1⁄2 ounces (580 g) and a common lionfish that weighed 1 pound 2 ounces (510 g). Three days later, a 1-pound-3-ounce (540 g) red lionfish was caught off the shore of Broadkill Beach which is in the Delaware Bay approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Cape Henlopen State Park. Lionfish were first detected in the Bahamas in 2004. In June 2013 lionfish were discovered as far east as Barbados, and as far south as the Los Roques Archipelago and many Venezuelan continental beaches. Lionfish were first sighted in Brazilian waters in late 2014. Genetic testing on a single captured individual revealed that it was related to the populations found in the Caribbean, suggesting larval dispersal rather than an intentional release.
P. volitans is the most abundant species of the invasive lionfish population in the Atlantic and Caribbean.
Adult lionfish specimens are now found along the United States East Coast from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, to Florida, and along the Gulf Coast to Texas. They are also found off Bermuda, the Bahamas, and throughout the Caribbean, including the Turks and Caicos, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, the Cayman Islands, Aruba, Curacao, Trinidad and Tobago, Bonaire, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, Belize, Honduras, Colombia and Mexico. Population densities continue to increase in the invaded areas, resulting in a population boom of up to 700% in some areas between 2004 and 2008.
Pterois species are known for devouring many other aquarium fishes, unusual in that they are among the few fish species to successfully establish populations in open marine systems.
Pelagic larval dispersion is assumed to occur through oceanic currents, including the Gulf Stream and the Caribbean Current. Ballast water can also contribute to the dispersal.
Extreme temperatures present geographical constraints in the distribution of aquatic species, indicating temperature tolerance plays a role in the lionfish's survival, reproduction, and range of distribution. The abrupt differences in water temperatures north and south of Cape Hatteras directly correlate with the abundance and distribution of Pterois. Pterois expanded along the southeastern coast of the United States and occupied thermal-appropriate zones within 10 years, and the shoreward expansion of this thermally appropriate habitat is expected in coming decades as winter water temperatures warm in response to anthropogenic climate change. Although the timeline of observations points to the east coast of Florida as the initial source of the western Atlantic invasion, the relationship of the United States East Coast and Bahamian lionfish invasion is uncertain. Lionfish can tolerate a minimum salinity of 5 ppt (0.5%) and even withstand pulses of fresh water, which means they can also be found in estuaries of freshwater rivers.
The lionfish invasion is considered to be one of the most serious recent threats to Caribbean and Florida coral reef ecosystems. To help address the pervasive problem, in 2015, the NOAA partnered with the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute to set up a lionfish portal to provide scientifically accurate information on the invasion and its impacts. The lionfish web portal is aimed at all those involved and affected, including coastal managers, educators, and the public, and the portal was designed as a source of training videos, fact sheets, examples of management plans, and guidelines for monitoring. The web portal draws on the expertise of NOAA's own scientists, as well as that of other scientists and policy makers from academia or NGOs, and managers.
Mediterranean
Lionfish have also established themselves in parts of the Mediterranean - with records down to 110 m depth. Lionfish have been found in Maltese waters and waters of other Mediterranean countires, as well as Croatia. Warming sea temperatures may be allowing lionfish to further expand their range in the Mediterranean.
Long-term effects of invasion
Lionfish have successfully pioneered the coastal waters of the Atlantic in less than a decade, and pose a major threat to reef ecological systems in these areas. A study comparing their abundance from Florida to North Carolina with several species of groupers found they were second only to the native scamp grouper and equally abundant to the graysby, gag, and rock hind. This could be due to a surplus of resource availability resulting from the overfishing of lionfish predators like grouper. Although the lionfish has not expanded to a population size currently causing major ecological problems, their invasion in the United States coastal waters could lead to serious problems in the future. One likely ecological impact caused by Pterois could be their impact on prey population numbers by directly affecting food web relationships. This could ultimately lead to reef deterioration and could negatively influence Atlantic trophic cascade. Lionfish have already been shown to overpopulate reef areas and display aggressive tendencies, forcing native species to move to waters where conditions might be less than favorable.
Lionfish could be reducing Atlantic reef diversity by up to 80%. In July 2011, lionfish were reported for the first time in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Louisiana. Sanctuary officials said they believe the species will be a permanent fixture, but hope to monitor and possibly limit their presence.
Since lionfish thrive so well in the Atlantic and the Caribbean due to nutrient-rich waters and lack of predators, the species has spread tremendously. A single lionfish, located on a reef, reduced young juvenile reef fish populations by 79%.
Control and eradication efforts
Red lionfish are an invasive species, yet relatively little is known about them. NOAA research foci include investigating biotechnical solutions for control of the population, and understanding how the larvae are dispersed. Another important area of study is what controls the population in its native area. Researchers hope to discover what moderates lionfish populations in the Indo-Pacific and apply this information to control the invasive populations, without introducing additional invasive species.
Two new trap designs have been introduced to help with deep-water control of the lionfish. The traps are low and vertical and remain open the entire time of deployment. The vertical relief of the trap attracts lionfish, which makes catching them easier. These new traps are good for catching lionfish without affecting the native species that are ecologically, recreationally, and commercially important to the surrounding areas. These traps are more beneficial than older traps because they limit the potential of catching noninvasive creatures, they have bait that is only appealing to lionfish, they guarantee a catch, and they are easy to transport.
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are being developed to help hunt the lionfish. The Reefsweeper ROV uses a harpoon gun to snag it's target. The vehicle is able to hunt fish that may not otherwise be obtainable through human intervention alone.
Rigorous and repeated removal of lionfish from invaded waters could potentially control the exponential expansion of the lionfish in invaded waters. A 2010 study showed effective maintenance would require the monthly harvest of at least 27% of the adult population. Because lionfish are able to reproduce monthly, this effort must be maintained throughout the entire year.
Even to accomplish these numbers seems unlikely, but as populations of lionfish continue to grow throughout the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, actions are being taken to attempt to control the quickly growing numbers. In November 2010, for the first time the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary began licensing divers to kill lionfish inside the sanctuary in an attempt to eradicate the fish
Conservation groups and community organizations in the Eastern United States have organized hunting expeditions for Pterois such as the Environment Education Foundation's 'lionfish derby' held annually in Florida. Divemasters from Cozumel to the Honduran Bay Islands and at Reef Conservation International which operates in the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve off Punta Gorda, Belize, now routinely spear them during dives.[citation needed] While diver culling removes lionfish from shallow reefs reducing their densities, lionfish have widely been reported on mesophotic coral ecosystems (reefs from 30 to 150 m) in the western Atlantic and even in deep-sea habitats (greater than 200 m depth). Recent studies have suggested that the effects of culling are likely to be depth-specific, and so have limited impacts on these deeper reef populations. Therefore, other approaches such as trapping are advocated for removing lionfish from deeper reef habitats.
Long-term culling has also been recorded to cause behavior changes in lionfish populations. For example, in the Bahamas, lionfish on heavily culled reefs have become more wary of divers and hide more within the reef structure during the day when culling occurs. Similar lionfish responses to divers have been observed when comparing culled sites and sites without culling in Honduras, including altered lionfish behaviour on reefs too deep for regular culling, but adjacent to heavily culled sites potentially implying movement of individuals between depths.
While culling by marine protection agencies and volunteer divers is an important element of control efforts, development of market-based approaches, which create commercial incentives for removals, has been seen as a means to sustain control efforts. The foremost of these market approaches is the promotion of lionfish as a food item. Another is the use of lionfish spines, fins, and tails for jewelry and other decorative items. Lionfish jewelry production initiatives are underway in Belize, the Bahamas, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines.
In 2014 at Jardines de la Reina National Marine Park in Cuba, a diver experimented with spearing and feeding lionfish to sharks in an effort to teach them to seek out the fish as prey. By 2016, Cuba was finding it more effective to fish for lionfish as food.
"Lionfish as Food" campaign
In 2010, NOAA (which also encourages people to report lionfish sightings, to help track lionfish population dispersal) began a campaign to encourage the consumption of the fish. The "Lionfish as Food" campaign encourages human hunting of the fish as the only form of control known to date. Increasing the catch of lionfish could not only help maintain a reasonable population density, but also provide an alternative fishing source to overfished populations, such as grouper and snapper. The taste is described as "buttery and tender". To promote the campaign, the Roman Catholic Church in Colombia agreed to have their clergy's sermons suggest to their parishioners (84% of the population) eating lionfish on Fridays, Lent, and Easter, which proved highly successful in decreasing the invasive fish problem.
When properly filleted, the naturally venomous fish is safe to eat. Some concern exists about the risk of ciguatera food poisoning (CFP) from the consumption of lionfish, and the FDA included lionfish on the list of species at risk for CFP when lionfish are harvested in some areas tested positive for ciguatera. No cases of CFP from the consumption of lionfish have been verified, and published research has found that the toxins in lionfish venom may be causing false positives in tests for the presence of ciguatera. The Reef Environmental Education Foundation provides advice to restaurant chefs on how they can incorporate the fish into their menus. The NOAA calls the lionfish a "delicious, delicately flavored fish" similar in texture to grouper. Cooking techniques and preparations for lionfish include deep-frying, ceviche, jerky, grilling, and sashimi.
Another initiative is centered around the production of leather from lionfish hides. It seeks to establish a production chain and market for high-quality leather produced from the hides. The goal is to control invasive lionfish populations while providing economic benefits to local fishing communities.