Write an article based on this "Contact the person your appointment is with as soon as you can. Call to cancel your appointment personally if you are giving short notice. Offer a sincere apology. Explain briefly why you can’t make it. Let them know you value their time."
article: The longer you wait to cancel your appointment, the more you are inconveniencing the person you are meeting with. Giving plenty of notice will show that you respect them and their time. If you are giving less than a day’s notice, you should call the person your appointment is with directly. Emailing, texting, or having an employee notify them for you can come off as inconsiderate when you are inconveniencing them with a last-minute change. Even if you are giving plenty of notice, let them know you are sorry for canceling the appointment. They may have given up other plans to meet with you, and you may have caused them an inconvenience by canceling.  A brief, simple apology is enough, like “So sorry I can’t make it work this time.” Avoid using vague language or saying that you “might” not be able to make the appointment. It’s better to be straightforward and honest. If you have a good reason, like travel problems or a sickness, simply let them know that’s why you had to cancel. If you have a less acceptable reason, like you just forgot about the appointment or accidentally double-booked yourself, give a general explanation such as “Something came up that I can’t get out of.”  There’s no need to go into great detail about why you are canceling, even if you’re being honest. Elaborating too much can make it seem like you’re making something up.  Never say that “something more important came up,” or anything to that effect. Don’t make up excuses. You’ll run the risk of the other person finding out you weren’t honest, which could worsen the situation. Make sure to emphasize that you appreciate them scheduling the appointment with you, and that you regret having to cancel. Make it clear that you recognize their time is not unlimited. This is especially important if the other person was meeting with you as a favor, like a professional in your field with more experience.

Write an article based on this "Walk and talk with confidence. Be a leader Practice showing respect for others. Smile Use social media carefully to avoid alienating others."
article: When you are confident, it draws other people to you and also makes you feel better about yourself. When you are moving down the hallways, walk with your back straight and your shoulders back. Don’t be afraid to make eye contact with people! Don’t look down at the ground as you walk. When you speak, try to talk loudly enough that people can hear you, and enunciate your words so you don’t mumble.  You can still walk and talk with confidence even if you feel nervous and unsure of yourself—chances are people won’t notice you’re nervous and you will still appear confident. It may sound silly, but try practicing walking and talking when you’re at home. Try narrating what you are doing when you’re in your bedroom to practice speaking clearly and at the right volume. rather than a follower. Try your best in your classes, and make an effort to share your ideas with others. Encourage others to do their best and offer to help others when you can. By establishing yourself as a leader, others will be drawn to you and will be interested in spending time with you. Part of being a leader is being open-minded and letting other people have turns, whether you’re in class, practice, or even just hanging out. Try to be patient with others and to not rush to be first. You may be tempted to put down peers who are different from you, but doing so only makes you look small. Be an example and respond to other people when they speak to you. Say “thank you” when someone helps you, and sincerely compliment others when they succeed.  If you are working in a group with other students, show respect by being on time and doing the work you’re supposed to do. Show respect for your teachers and coaches, too. Sometimes people think it’s cool to disrespect people in authority, but it’s to your benefit to be respectful of others. often and try to be positive. Have an open demeanor and try to look for the good in things. Being negative or complaining are quick ways to turn others off from being around you. If something doesn’t go your way, use it as a learning experience rather than getting down on yourself. If you are self-conscious about your smile, try practicing in the mirror. The more you get used to seeing your smile yourself, the easier it will be to do when you are at school. Be aware of not posting things that make fun of others and avoid posting photos or statuses that use crude language or inappropriate humor. Use your social media to share things about your hobbies, books you are reading, events you’ve gone to, or fun things you do with your friends and family. Try to keep your posts positive and lighthearted. Being a careful social media user will give others the impression that you are kind and not over concerned with what others are doing, which makes you appear more confident. If being on social media is stressful for you or causes anxiety, consider limiting how much time you spend on it, or think about getting rid of your account(s) altogether. Take care of yourself, and remember that oftentimes what other people post on social media is curated and might not actually reflect what their real life looks like.

Write an article based on this "Speak with a doctor. Get blood tests. Get a muscle biopsy. Get an MRI. Get cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tests. Get an electromyogram. Get a nerve condition study. Get respiratory testing."
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Talk to a doctor or clinic about getting evaluated for ALS if you have symptoms and especially if you also have a family history of the disease.  Testing can take several days and require a variety of different evaluations. No single test can determine if you have ALS.  Diagnosis includes observation of some symptoms and test to rule out other diseases. Physicians will often look for the CK enzyme (Creatine Kinase), which presents in the blood after muscle damage from ALS has occurred. Blood tests can also be used to check for genetic predisposition, as certain cases of ALS can be familial. Muscle biopsies can be performed to determine if other muscular disorders are present in an attempt rule out ALS.  In this test, the doctor removes a small bit of muscle tissue to test using a needle or a small incision. The test only uses local anesthesia and does not usually require a hospital stay. The muscle may be sore for a few days. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain can help to identify other possible neurological conditions that present with similar symptoms as ALS. The test uses magnets to create a detailed picture of your brain or spine. The test involves laying very still for a period of time while the machine creates an image of your body. Physicians can extract a small amount of CSF from the spine to attempt to identify other possible conditions. CSF circulates through the brain and spinal cord and is an effective medium for identifying neurological conditions. For this test the patient usually lies on her side. The doctor injects an anesthetic to numb the lower spine area. Then a needle is inserted into the lower spine and a sample of spinal fluid is collected.The procedure only takes about 30 minutes. It can include minor pain and discomfort. Electromyogram (EMG) can be used to measure electrical signals in your muscles. This allows doctors to see if the muscle nerves are working normally. A tiny instrument is inserted into a muscle to record its electrical activity. The test may cause a feeling like a twinge or spasm and may produce minor pain or discomfort. Nerve condition studies (NCS) can be used to measure your the electrical signals in your muscles and nerves.  This test uses small electrodes placed on the skin to measure the passage of electrical signals in between. It may feel like a mild tingling feeling.If needles are used to insert electrodes there may be a small amount of pain from the needle. If your condition is harming the muscles that control breathing a repository test may be used to find out. These tests usually involve different ways to measure breathing. They are usually short and just involve breathing into different testing devices under particular conditions.