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How to Stay Hydrated When Taking Water Pills
Water pills can make you urinate more, so it's important to avoid dehydration. Ask your healthcare provider how much water to drink daily while taking water pills. Taking water pills can lead to dehydration due to increased urination, but you usually don't need to increase your water intake unless advised by your healthcare provider. How much you need can vary with your health condition. Always ensure your daily fluid consumption meets your body's needs, in keeping with your provider's guidance.
How Long Does It Take for Zoloft to Work?
It typically takes Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) up to eight weeks to work on depression symptoms, though individual responses vary, and some people begin to feel they have more energy or sleep better in a week or two. Your healthcare provider can explain how your diagnosis, dosage, and other factors contribute to how this selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) might work for you. Jump to Key Takeaways.
Medications for Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin is a hormone produced in your pancreas. When you eat foods high in carbohydrates, a healthy pancreas produces just the right amount of insulin. Your insulin then lowers your blood sugar. However, if your pancreas has been damaged or isn't working as well due to a disease like diabetes, it might not be able to produce as much insulin. This can cause uncontrolled blood sugar levels, leading to other serious health issues.
Medications for Type 2 Diabetes
Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Type 2 diabetes is a form of diabetes characterized by high blood sugar (glucose), insulin resistance, and a decrease in insulin production. For some people, type 2 diabetes can be managed with lifestyle modifications alone (changes in diet and regular exercise). However, typically, type 2 diabetes is treated with medication plus lifestyle modifications. This article will discuss type 2 diabetes and the medications used to treat it.
How Much Water Should I Drink While Taking Water Pills?
Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Water pills, also known as diuretics, increase urination, so it is important to avoid dehydration while taking them. With this in mind, you should ensure you drink enough water daily. However, you do not always need to drink extra water while taking water pills unless your healthcare provider tells you to. This article will explain how much water to drink while taking water pills. How Much Water Should I Drink While Taking Water Pills?
Soolantra (Ivermectin) - Topical: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
What Is Soolantra? Soolantra is a prescription-only topical 1% cream that is used for the treatment of inflammatory rosacea lesions in adults.1 The way Soolantra cream works (its mechanism of action) to treat rosacea lesions is unknown.
Qutenza (Capsaicin 8% Patch) - Topical: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
What Is Qutenza? Qutenza (capsaicin 8% patch) is a topical patch used to treat nerve pain (neuropathic pain) from , a nerve and skin condition from shingles that causes burning pain, and nerve pain from which causes numbness and reduced ability to feel sensation in the feet.
Developer plans cold storage warehouse space near the Port of Wilmington | WilmingtonBiz
A developer is planning to add cold storage warehouse space on property near the Port of Wilmington. Cold Summit Development looks to bring nearly 460,000 square feet of cold storage space in two buildings to property owned by the port off Raleigh Street, officials with N.C. Ports announced this week. On Thursday, the N.C. Ports Authority board approved a 30-year lease agreement with the developer for nearly 35 acres on two lots.
Bridge toll option discussed among county commissioners
Should leaders decide to further investigate a toll bridge scenario to replace the 51-year-old Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, one study could cost about $30,000, transportation leaders said Tuesday. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting Tuesday, heard about the unsolicited public-private bridge development proposal through a presentation from Chad Kimes, N.C. Department of Transporation Division 3 engineer.
Local governments considering land donations for 2 Michael Jordan medical clinics
Novant Health is seeking property donations from the city of Wilmington and New Hanover County for two Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinics, officials said Wednesday. The city of Wilmington will consider donating land for one of the two sites chosen by Novant Health for the clinics, which are being funded by a $10 million gift from Wilmington native Michael Jordan.
Manufacturer plans to bring 125 new jobs to the region
Precision Swiss Products Inc. is expected to bring 125 new jobs with the future location of its headquarters in Brunswick County, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday. The California-based company will invest more than $9.3 million to locate its headquarters and manufacturing facility to the International Logistics Park shared by Brunswick and Columbus counties, officials said in the release.
CFCC receives $4M grant to support inmate workforce training | WilmingtonBiz
Cape Fear Community College has received a nearly $4 million grant to ready prisoners for the workforce. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that the college was among several recipients in a round of grants totaling more than $85.5 million to help improve employment outcomes for inmates inside or coming out of the criminal justice system, according to a news release.
Wilmington-based health care technology business makes acquisition, plans more hires
A growing Wilmington-based health care technology company recently acquired another business and aims to hire more employees locally next year. TCS Healthcare Technologies has acquired Montana-based DataSmart Solutions LLC, a predictive risk analytics software company, according to a news release. The acquisition closed in late May, said Deborah Keller, CEO of TCS Healthcare, this week.
Wilson Center receives $10K to support dance production
The Wilson Center was recently awarded a $10,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Arts, according to a news release. The Grants for Arts Projects funds will support a production and community dance residency of the Invertigo Dance Theatre during the 2022-23 season, officials said in the release. Another local group, the Cucalorus Film Foundation, was also recently approved this month for a second Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Former NC Commerce Secretary Tony Copeland joins Brooks Pierce | WilmingtonBiz
Tony Copeland Former N.C. Commerce Secretary Tony Copeland has joined Brooks Pierce as Senior Economic Development and Corporate Strategist, according to a news release. Copeland joins the firm to launch its new economic development practice area, which will help businesses considering expansions or additional operations evaluate a wide range of needs including real estate, incentives and regulatory requirements, officials said in the release.
Wilmington CVB moves to chamber's building
The Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau is now operating out of the same building as the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The Wilmington and Beaches CVB signed a five-year lease for space at 1 Estell Lee Place, a building owned by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and is taking up 2,800 square feet of the 5,600-square-foot building, Natalie English, president and CEO of the Wilmington chamber, said Thursday.
General aviation services business hiring ahead of busy season
The local fixed-base operator (FBO) has openings for six new hires, including three leadership positions with the company, according to Richard Formo, general manager of Modern Aviation Wilmington. Modern Aviation (lobby pictured at right), formerly Air Wilmington, at 1817 Aviation Drive has been on the airfield of the Wilmington International Airport for more than four decades. The company has about 100,000 square feet of hangar availability and a 7,000-square-foot FBO facility, he said.
Wilmington Convention Center bookings pick up
Wilmington Convention Center has seen more events return with more coming down the pipeline for the next fiscal year, facility leaders said recently. The convention center team is ramping up for the start of the new fiscal year, which will take place July 1, said Fredia Brady, general manager of the Wilmington Convention Center, during an advisory committee meeting this week.
In March, Port of Wilmington sees a record in monthly containers
N.C. Ports has experienced a record in the number of containers going through the Port of Wilmington in a single month. Recent figures indicate a boost in port activity in March in total container volume, intermodal rail volume, as well as loaded refrigerated container volume, Brian Clark, executive director of N.C. Ports, said Friday. “It was a really strong month across all sectors. There were a combination of factors that led to the growth,” Clark said.
Molson Coors invests in TRU Colors, forms partnership
TRU Colors has partnered with national beverage company Molson Coors, which has made an equity investment in the local brewery to accelerate its growth, according to a news release. The amount of the investment from Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co. was not disclosed. The partnership, however, will also involve the distribution of TRU Colors' new brew when it's released this summer.
Film projects in Wilmington contributing to $135M in spending in the state
Projects filmed in the Wilmington area have been approved for millions in grants from the state and will contribute much more, according to a news release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper. The locally shot productions I.S.S., This Country and Static, are some of the latest announced recipients of awards from the N.C. Film and Entertainment Grant.
Port volumes rising; no impact yet from Suez Canal disruption | WilmingtonBiz
N.C. Ports officials have said port volumes are improving after feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Port of Wilmington is trending above what was expected for this time of year in both refrigerated cargo and intermodal cargo through the Queen City Express, Brian Clark, N.C. Ports executive director, said Thursday. Clark gave a recent update on port activities, including Port of Wilmington volumes, during the monthly meeting of the N.C. Ports Authority on Thursday.
New Alcami Corp. CEO plans for growth in Wilmington, company wide
Patrick Walsh Alcami Corp. has plans for expansion and will continue its hiring trend in the Wilmington area, according to Patrick Walsh, who was recently named the company's chairman and CEO. The company's board of directors appointed Walsh to the positions Thursday, effective immediately, according to a news release.
Aero Center Wilmington plans to start construction this spring
This spring, work is set to start on Aero Center Wilmington, a new fixed base operator being planned on the grounds of the Wilmington International Airport. Marathon FBO Partners, doing business as the FBO brand Aero Center Wilmington, is expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of this year, said Michael Scheeringa, a partner in the new fixed-base operator (FBO).
GE Hitachi makes headway on SMR design in the U.S.
Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has made further progress on its work to license its small modular reactor design in the United States, according to a news release. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a Final Safety Evaluation Report (FSER) for the second of five licensing topical reports (LTRs) that have been submitted for the BWRX300 small modular reactor (SMR), officials said in the release. And on Feb.
Michael Jordan gives $10M to develop two New Hanover medical clinics
Pro basketball star and Wilmington native Michael Jordan has made a $10 million gift to the Novant Health Foundation to open two medical clinics in New Hanover County, according to a news release Monday. The two new clinics are slated to open in early 2022, Novan Health officials said in the release. “I am very proud to once again partner with Novant Health to expand the Family Clinic model to bring better access to critical medical services in my hometown,” said Michael Jordan, in the release.
Wilmington Harbor improvement project included in federal legislation
Now that the $834 million Wilmington Harbor Navigation Improvement Project is included in federal legislation, funding for studies will be needed to keep the project rolling through the process, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said this week.
Petition circulates about new foundation from hospital sale
Former state legislator Harper Peterson is circulating a petition and letter to the state attorney general’s office as the state agency continues its review of New Hanover Regional Medical Center's sale to Novant Health.
Eleanor Health expands with Wilmington location
Eleanor Health is expanding its North Carolina-based addiction and mental health treatment services, which will be offered virtually and at a new location in Wilmington. The company is expected to begin offering value-based in-person services at 2250 Shipyard Blvd. at the end of the month, according to a news release. On top of the more than 1,700-square-foot Wilmington clinic, Eleanor Health is also expanding with a location in Cary.
GE Hitachi reaches milestones in reactor, fuel technologies
Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and its nuclear fuel business have hit some major milestones in the development of the firm’s new technologies this week. GE Hitachi has achieved a licensing milestone with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with its BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology, according to a news release.
COVID highlights cold chain needs
Pharmaceuticals and agriculture are heavy players in driving some of the state’s cold chain business, said panelists during N.C. Ports’ virtual Cold Chain Summit last month. And more opportunities may come with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with grocers and vaccine distribution.
Moderna makes note of PPD partnership as part of COVID-19 vaccine news
Moderna Inc. has again highlighted its partnership work with Wilmington-based PPD Inc. (Nasdaq: PPD) as the firm hits another milestone in the race to reach regulatory approvals for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Wilmington port reaches major container ship milestone, making history | WilmingtonBiz
The N.C. State Ports Authority welcomed its first-ever 14,000 twenty-foot-equivalent unit cargo vessel, making history at the Port of Wilmington. The cargo vessel, called the Yang Ming Warranty, cruised into the Port of Wilmington on Monday. The ship has a carrying capacity of 14,220 TEUs (twenty-foot-equivalent units) and is the largest such vessel making its way to U.S. ports on the East Coast. "The arrival of the Yang Ming Warranty further solidifies our position as a big ship-ready port.
Brunswick County aviation, aerospace manufacturer eyes expansion
A state grant has been awarded to a Brunswick County manufacturer in the aviation and aerospace business, to help the firm expand and create more than a dozen local jobs, according to a news release from Gov. Roy Coopers office. The N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved a $100,000 grant to support development at the HSM Machine Works site, 2613 Mt. Misery Road. The funding falls under the state's Economic Infrastructure program.
GE Hitachi co-developer of nuclear design that's part of $80M program
Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has co-developed with technology partner TerraPower a nuclear design that will receive $80 million as part of a federal program. The program is geared toward building the first-of-its-kind commercially licensed advanced nuclear reactor in the United States.
GE Hitachi collaborates with five Canadian firms on SMR designs
Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has announced another collaboration to get small modular reactors to the point of commercialization. GE Hitachi will be working with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to make progress on options for the potential deployment of small modular reactors (SMR) in Ontario, including its BWRX-300 small modular reactor design, according to a news release. The collaboration is a major step "in making the Canadian SMR Roadmap a reality," officials said in the release.
N.C. Ports sees traffic increase at the Wilmington port
The Port of Wilmington saw an increase in port volumes last fiscal year, according to a news release from the N.C. State Ports Authority this week. In the 2019-20 fiscal year, which ended June 30, the Wilmington port had a 4% increase in its container volume over the previous fiscal year, officials said in the release Thursday.
N.C. Ports sets sail with big opportunities
The N.C. State Ports Authority expects to see some direct economic benefits from landing the larger ships visiting ports along the East Coast. Last month, the authority made history with the largest container ship ever to visit the Port of Wilmington. The MV Hyundai Hope’s trip to the port May 20 marked a significant step in developing economic opportunities for the region and state, said Paul Cozza, executive director of the N.C. State Ports Authority, also known as N.C. Ports.
Nuclear grant projects use GE Hitachi's SMR technology | WilmingtonBiz
Advanced nuclear reactor technology developed by Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy is being used as a guide in multi-million dollar grant projects through the U.S. Department of Energy, according to a news release. GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor, a 300-megawatt electric (MWe) water-cooled natural circulation small modular reactor (SMR), is serving as the reference design for the two projects, GE Hitachi officials said in the release.
Investors pour money into Next Glass; new CEO named
Next Glass Inc., the parent company of Untappd, has received a strategic investment from a Boston-based equity firm that officials say will accelerate the Wilmington-based company's growth. Next Glass also named Trace Smith as CEO, replacing Kurt Taylor, company founder, after Taylor stepped down from the role. Providence Strategic Growth, an affiliate of Providence Equity Partners, has made a strategic investment in Next Glass Inc. to help grow the business, Smith said.
City, county anticipate COVID-19 budget impacts
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the Cape Fear region, local government entities are expecting to take a hit with their coffers. So far local government spending on the crisis has reached about $154,000 between the city and county, according to initial figures released by the New Hanover County and the city of Wilmington this week.
GE Hitachi seeks review in Canada for small modular reactor design
Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy is pushing its small modular reactor design in Canada. The firm, a global nuclear alliance created by GE and Hitachi, announced Wednesday that it made its first submittal to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for a vendor design review of the company's BWRX-300, a small modular reactor (SMR) design, according to a news release. The move in Canada marks another step in advancing the SMR model to reach commercialization.
Quality Chemical to grow sister company in Wilmington
Quality Chemical Laboratories will grow its sister company in an expansion of its Wilmington-based facility, said Yousry Sayed, president and CEO of the pharma firm, on Wednesday. Quality Chemical plans to break ground on its 90,000-square-foot addition to its main building at 3220 Corporate Drive, in the Northchase Industrial Park this spring, company officials said. The expansion will double the company's footprint in the northern New Hanover County industrial park.
With merger, Wilmington's Fountain Financial adds $654M in assets to CAPTRUST
Wilmington-based Fountain Financial Associates has merged with CAPTRUST, an independent North Carolina-headquartered investment adviser firm with $368 billion in client assets, according to a news release. Fountain Financial, one of Wilmington's oldest and largest independent financial planning and investment management firms, has become a part of CAPTRUST wealth management practice, stated the release.
State says Wilmington productions spent $137M in 2019
Wilmington-area film and TV productions contributed nearly $137 million last year in direct spending in the state, according to officials with the N.C. Department of Commerce. Overall, North Carolina racked up a total of $167 million in direct spending on film projects statewide and 11,820 jobs, according to a news release. It's the most spending by productions in the Wilmington area and the state overall in the past five years.
WHQR earns broadcast journalism awards
WHQR Public Media won several awards at the Associated Press/Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas award ceremony in Charlotte, according to a news release. The Wilmington-based nonprofit public radio station earned five awards this year from Associated Press, stated the release.
Group names PPD Best CRO Provider
PPD was named Best CRO Provider at the sixth-annual World ADC Awards, according to a news release. The awards, which recognize distinction within antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) research, were held in October in conjunction with the 10th annual World ADC San Diego Conference. Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC (PPD), a global contract research organization (CRO), was named Best CRO Provider for the second time in the past three years at the awards, officials said in the release.
GE Hitachi, Poland manufacturer look into small reactor build
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has landed another agreement to look into the potential to build its BWRX-300 small module reactor technology, this time with a company in Poland. The Wilmington-based provider of advanced nuclear reactors and services announced this week that it has entered into an agreement with Poland-based Synthos S.A., in which the companies have agreed to investigate the potential to construct GE Hitachi's BWRX-300 design, according to a news release.
TRU Colors purchases Century Mills property for $950K
TRU Colors has purchased the former Century Mills property and is moving forward with plans for its headquarters building, which is set to include a brewery, restaurant and office space. TRU Colors closed Monday on the former manufacturing building at 715 Greenfield St., which is situated on a 3-acre block bordered by Greenfield, Martin, South Seventh and South Eighth streets. The company purchased the property for $950,000, said Tom Voutsos, president of TRU Colors.
GE Hitachi collaborates to bring small modular reactor design to Estonia
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and an Estonia-based firm have signed an agreement that could potentially lead to the construction of GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor design, according to a news release. GE Hitachi and Fermi Energia OÜ have signed an agreement to examine the economic feasibility of constructing a BWRX-3000 in Estonia, stated the release. The companies will also review siting requirements and assess nuclear regulatory requirements of building the GE Hitachi-engineered model.
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