INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your physician will advise as to how often you or your child should come in for new X-rays to see if the curve has gotten worse. A checkup every four to six months is usually recommended. As children grow, the curve often stops developing, requiring no intervention whatsoever. If the scoliosis worsens, further treatment may be required. Braces are the first line of treatment for scoliosis that has been deemed moderate in size, which is when the curve is 25 to 40 degrees. It is also suggested for cases progressive in nature, which is when the curve is growing more pronounced. They are usually only used when a person’s bones haven’t yet stopped growing, since they don't have a significant effect on fully developed bones.  The use of braces is usually discontinued when a person reaches puberty. Bracing may help prevent a curve from getting larger, but it doesn’t usually correct it altogether.  There are two types of braces, soft braces and hard plastic braces. The type of brace a physician prescribes depends on a number of factors, such as the location and size of the curve as well as the age and activity level of the patient. The sex of the patient is also important, since girls have a higher risk of progression than boys.   Some braces are worn only at night, while others are worn up to 23 hours a day. It's important to wear your brace as often as recommended to ensure that it works properly. This is a last-resort method of treatment for severe cases of scoliosis that threaten to cause deformity, breathing problems, or heart issues. Spinal fusion surgery is usually recommended only after a person has reached puberty, when bracing is no longer a viable option, and increased curvature of the spine due to growth spurts is reduced.  Spinal fusion surgery involves connecting vertebrae together so the spine can’t curve. The doctor will implant a metal rod or similar device to keep the spine from further increasing its curvature after surgery. The procedure differs depending on the type of scoliosis and the age of the patient. Your doctor will assess the severity of your condition as well as responses to other treatments in order to determine if this procedure may be an option. Most patients with neuromuscular scoliosis will eventually need this kind of surgery to fix the curve in the spine.

SUMMARY: Monitor the curve of the spine. Wear a brace, if necessary. Ask your doctor about spinal fusion surgery.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The settings application gives you various options to modify your phone and change other application settings. This should be your third option within settings. This will turn on Bluetooth and automatically search for devices that are near enough to connect to. Most iPhones require an update that adds Apple's Control Center.  While your phone is on, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Press the center button near the top of the control center (it has a the Bluetooth logo on it).
Summary: Go into the settings app from the main menu. Click Bluetooth. Tap the switch next to Bluetooth. Use the control center.

Lose four times more weight than those who didn't take a calcium and vitamin D supplement according to the study with female dieters using this trick in a recent study, they ate fewer fatty foods and lost that much weight. Why would a calcium supplement help? Researchers believe that when your calcium intake is low, your body may start craving foods rich in calcium. Many foods that are high in calcium are also high in fat and calories (such as ice cream and cheese). But the women in the study who were getting the calcium supplement (600 milligrams per day) lost more weight and more body fat while taking the supplement. Hereditary ratios of Omega 3 to Omega 6 are thought to be 1:1. However, the typical American diet has skewed this to as much as 1:20. This can result in constant hunger.
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One-sentence summary -- Take calcium and vitamin D3: Many people's diets are lacking in Omega 3, a crucial, non-inflammatory oil.

Q: For example, if the songs you want transferred are stored on a Blackberry device, put your Blackberry into Bluetooth pairing mode.  ” Your Galaxy S4 will automatically begin scanning for other nearby Bluetooth devices.     ” For example, if you are pairing your Galaxy S4 with another Android device, select the menu button on that particular Android device and select “via Bluetooth” to send the music file using a Bluetooth connection. The music file you shared will now be stored in the music folder on your Galaxy S4.
A: Activate Bluetooth pairing mode on the device from which you plan on transferring music. Tap on “Settings” from the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S4. Tap on “Connections” and select “Bluetooth. Slide the Bluetooth button to the right to activate your Bluetooth connection. Wait for your other device to display under “Available devices” on your Galaxy S4. Tap on the icon for the device on which your music is currently stored. Tap on “OK” to confirm that you want to connect the devices using Bluetooth. Pick up the other device, and tap on or select “OK” to confirm that you want the device connected to your Galaxy S4. Verify that your other device is displayed on the screen of your Galaxy S4 under “Paired devices. Navigate to the music file on your other device and select the option to share the file via Bluetooth. Wait for your Galaxy S4 to inform you that the transfer is complete.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The background check can be a document as long as 25 pages that asks for all of your education information as well as your diplomas, all of your work experience, as well as references, as well as a myriad of other questions. You will often be given the background check packet and will be asked to return it within a week; so, before you apply, be prepared with transcripts, lists of references, and any relevant information that will be asked of you. You will be given a psychological exam to determine if you are able to handle the stresses and the pressures of the job. You will also need to demonstrate courage, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and use your analytical skills. To be a firefighter, you will need to have coordination, agility, and strength, as well as an overall high level of physical fitness. You must also be in general good health and be free of any physical constraints. This is a rigorous test that will require you to demonstrate your speed, agility, strength, and endurance. The test generally includes 8 exercise drills that must be completed in 10 minutes and 20 seconds or less and is evaluated on a pass or fail basis only. You will also have to complete the test while wearing a 50 lb. vest, long pants, a hard hat, and other heavy equipment. Though you should check the exact CPAT requirements, you should be able to complete the following tasks:  The stair climb. Climb 60 steps for 3 minutes with two 12.5 lb. weights on each shoulder. The hose drag. Place the end of a 200 feet (61.0 m). hose on your shoulder and drag it around various barriers until the 50 feet (15.2 m). hose mark crosses a finish line. The equipment carry. Carry two saws 75 feet (22.9 m). around a barrier and return them to the starting point. The ladder raise. Walk to the top rung of a 24 feet (7.3 m). ladder up a stationary wall. The forcible entry. Use a 10 lb. sledgehammer to strike a measuring device until a buzzer sounds. The search. Crawl on hands and knees in a tunnel maze. The rescue drag. Drag a heavy mannequin around a barrier. The ceiling breach and pull. Use a pike pole to push up a hinged door and a ceiling device. These skills include topics such as communication, judgment, problem solving and memory. There are guides available to help you study for the firefighter exams. Most departments rank the order of hiring by the exam scores. It is important to have the best score possible.

SUMMARY:
Pass your background check. Pass the psychological evaluation. Pass the medical exam. Pass the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test). Pass a written exam to test a variety of skills.