Q: The easiest way to apply for NCBDE certification is online.  You will be redirected to the web page of Psi/Amp, the company the administers the NCBDE certification test.  The AADE application is also online.  If you prefer a paper NCBDE application, you can print one out online.  The document includes the handbook — a useful document that provides information about the exam — and the application, located at the end of the document.  Mail your completed application to AMP, CDE Examination Application, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543. If you’re following the Unique Pathway application process for NCBDE certification (i.e, you are applying without work experience but with an advanced medical degree), fill out the application online. After submitting your NCBDE application, you should get an email notification letting you know that your application was received almost immediately.  If submitting the paper application, you should get a written notification that your application was received within four weeks.  Call Psi/Amp at (913) 895-4600 if your application has not been acknowledged within four weeks. For both the certification programs, you don’t need to submit a formal list of your practical DSME hours, but you might be randomly selected for an experience audit.  In that case, your supervisor will have to provide written verification that you have, in fact, obtained the necessary experience.  Share your desire to earn NCBDE certification with your supervisor.  That way, they will understand if you later ask for written verification of your work experience. Depending on your particular profession within the medical industry, your supervisor might be the head nurse, a doctor, or another medical professional. Your initial certification fee for the NCBDE test is $350.  This fee covers the costs of processing your application and administering your exam.  Your fee must be paid when you submit your application.  The fee for the AADE test is much steeper.  You’ll need to pay $600 if you’re and AADE member, or $900 if you’re not a member. An additional fee of $150 will be charged if you are testing for the AADE exam at a site outside the U.S. Once your application has been processed and approved, you’ll receive information about how to select a test center location and time.  In the case of either exam, if you don’t think you can be available for an in-person test, inquire about getting an online proctored exam.  This will allow you to take the test online from another location.
A: Complete the application. Talk to your supervisor. Pay the fee. Choose a test center location.

Article: When it comes time to do your sperm test, your doctor will give you a special cup or container. Masturbate and catch your ejaculate in the container. Make sure to put the lid on to avoid spills. If possible, do this in the clinic. If you need to, you may be able to take the container home with you. Ask your doctor to give you specific instructions about storing the container, and when to bring it back to the office. Some clinics may be able to provide you a special condom to wear during intercourse. This condom collects your semen for examination. Some men find it easier to ejaculate this way, and it may help you if you feel nervous at the doctor’s office. These may not always be available, however – ask your doctor about your options. Collecting a sperm sample can go wrong in a number of ways. Ask your doctor for specific details about how to collect an accurate sample. Follow these guidelines to the best of your ability:  Shower and wash your hands before taking your sample. Do not use lubricant, which can interfere with how your sperm move. Additionally, some lubricants contain spermicide that can ruin your sample. Do not ejaculate for at least two days before you collect your sample; on the other hand, abstain no more than 10 days before you collect your sample. Avoid smoking, drinking, and drugs for 10 days prior to taking your sample. Make sure all of your ejaculate goes into the container. If you miss, wait a day and try again.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Masturbate into a container your doctor gives you. Use a special condom made to catch semen for testing. Avoid common pitfalls.

Problem: Article: Your shoes should fit well, and you should be able to tie them securely so they fit snugly around your feet. To check if a shoe is supportive, hold it by the toe and heel and try to gently bend it in half. If you can easily bend the sole in half, it won’t provide enough support for your feet. Go for shoes with soles that are sturdy, thick, and can’t be bent in half. Footwear that doesn’t support your feet can cause or worsen pain. If possible, only wear supportive shoes, especially when you experience heel pain. Additionally, avoid walking around barefoot. Replace old and worn out shoes as they have lost comfort and arch support. Runners should buy a new pair of shoes after using it for 500 miles. Shoes should be checked for cushioning and adequacy of arch support well before use. Always prefer shoes with greater support and optimal inner lining to absorb the shock and stress. It is not suggested to walk barefoot on hard or rigid surfaces.
Summary: Choose shoes with laces and supportive soles. Avoid wearing flip-flops and other flimsy footwear. Don’t wear worn-out athletic shoes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you haven't installed a custom recovery image, you should be able to use the SuperSU app on your device to unroot.     For most devices, this will perform the unroot. Some custom firmware images will automatically re-root the device when booting, rendering this process ineffective. The Universal unroot app, available on the Play Store, can unroot a lot of different Android devices. It costs $0.99, but can be very helpful. This app will not work for Samsung devices (see the next section).

SUMMARY: Launch the SuperSU app. Tap the "Settings" tab. Scroll down to the "Cleanup" section. Tap "Full unroot". Read the confirmation prompt and then tap "Continue". Reboot your device once SuperSU closes. Use an Unroot app if this method fails.

Q: If your headaches do not go away with lifestyle and other changes, see a doctor for evaluation. While usually not serious, chronic headaches can be caused by other medical problems. To help your doctor provide the best diagnosis, make a list of your symptoms.  Keep a headache diary, chronicling when your headaches occur and any potential triggers. Include the intensity of each headache. You should also note how long your headaches have been occurring and any existing medical conditions you have. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may want to run some tests to check for underlying conditions that may be causing your headaches. They may order a CT scan, an MRI, or blood work to check for neurological or other problems. If your doctor orders any tests, make sure you ask them about preparing ahead of time. Some tests may require you not to eat or drink the day before, for example. Depending on what your doctor thinks is causing the headaches, they may suggest dietary supplements. Magnesium, butterbur, feverfew, coenzyme Q10, and riboflavin are supplements that have reduced headache symptoms for some. Discuss dietary supplements with your doctor to see if they would be safe given your current health and any existing medications. Never introduce a dietary supplement before talking to your doctor first. Massage therapy involves seeing a professional masseuse to have your head, temples, and other body parts massaged to reduce the frequency of headaches. However, you can also give yourself a daily scalp massage to help prevent and possibly also relieve a headache. To give yourself a scalp massage, press your fingertips to your scalp and move them in small circles around your head. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes daily or as needed.
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Present your doctor with a detailed list of symptoms. Get any necessary medical tests. Talk to your doctor about dietary supplements. Get or give yourself a scalp massage.