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TOP: Smartphones are about to get a lot smarter. Fort Bend CountyLibraries announces the addition of a new feature – Mobile PAC – toits online catalog system. Library patrons can now search the catalogand manage their library accounts “on the go” with their iPhone orAndroid device. There is no need to download an app. When patronsaccess FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) with their mobile device,the website will automatically recognize that they are using a mobiledevice, and will switch to the mobile view. For more information, visitthe Sienna branch library or call the library’s Public Information Officeat (281) 341-2677.

BOTTOM: The Culinary Book Club at Fort Bend County Libraries’Sienna Branch Library will meet on Monday, November 19th,beginning at 1:30 pm, in the Large Conference Room of the library,located at 8411 Sienna Springs in Missouri City. The topic of the monthis “Soup Recipes.” The program is free and open to the public. Formore information, call the branch library at (281) 238-2900 or thelibrary’s Public Information Office at (281) 341-2677.

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Blink twice and the hustleand bustle of the holidayswill be here. If your plans

include boarding your pet, hereare a few tips to ease the process.

Select a kennel that’s closeto home. You have enough todo. Don’t add the additional

stress of a long drive to drop offand pick up your pet. SiennaPlantation Animal Hospital, lo-cated in the heart of SiennaPlantation on Sienna Ranch road,offers boarding services for catsand dogs. You can’t get moreconvenient than that!

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Tour the kennel before you need it. Don’t waituntil the day you’re bringing in your animal for a stayto see the facility for the first time. There are goodboarding facilities out there, and there are bad ones.Among the kennels that are good, for any number ofreasons, one will generally be a better fit for you andyour pet than another. You won’t know which kennelis the one until you’ve done a little homework. SiennaPlantation Animal Hospital invites prospective gueststo come for a tour. They are open Monday throughFriday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and from 7:00 am tonoon on Saturdays.

Inform kennel staff if your pet has specialneeds. Make a short list of things the staff shouldknow to help make your pet’s visit as enjoyable aspossible. Include details like allergies or medications.Let them know if your dog is afraid of thunder or if

she bites herself when she’snervous. The highly qualifiedkennel attendants at SiennaPlantation Animal Hospitallove lavishing care and atten-tion on your dogs and catswhen you can’t be there.

Bring your pet’s foodand a special toy or blanket.Most kennels provide food foryour pets while they’re visiting.If the kennel’s brand is differ-ent from what he or she eats athome, consider bringing theirfood from home. And if yourpet has a beloved toy or blan-ket, bring it along. No matterhow much fun you’re havingon vacation, it’s always com-forting to have a reminder ofhome.

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Dr. Dian Ginsberg, Dr. Lauren Ta and Dr. Ginny Weathers bring their comprehensive wellness approach and over 30 years combined experience in OB/GYN to the Fort Bend area.

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When you are ready for an addition to your family, ask about our wellness programsfor Preconception, Prenatal and Postpartum women. We’ll be here to guide youevery step of the way!

So, you and your partner have finallydecided: you are ready to have ababy! While the emotional andfinancial timing may be perfect,

you also need to ask - is my bodyphysically prepared for pregnancy?

Your OB/GYN has the answer. Itis important to schedule anappointment as soon as you beginconsidering pregnancy especially if youare in your 30s or 40s. Your nutritionalstatus, weight, chronic medicalconditions and other lifestyle factors allinfluence your ability to conceive andcarry a healthy child. Improving yourhealth prior to conception helps ready

your body for the challenges ofpregnancy and optimizes fertility, fetaldevelopment and birth outcomes.

The first step is a healthy dietincluding nutrient dense fruits andvegetables, lean proteins and healthyfats. In addition, it is vital to take aprenatal vitamin that contains folicacid, iron and DHA at least 1 month priorto conception. The baby’s neural tubedevelops during the first month ofpregnancy, often before you are awareyou are pregnant. Taking folic acidbefore conception helps prevent spinaland brain defects. Iron helps deliveroxygen to your organs and the baby

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while DHA can improve fetal brain and eyedevelopment.

We also encourage Micronutrient Testing to detectlow levels of specific micronutrients. New researchshows a link between certain vitamin deficiencies andthe development of serious health issues includinglearning disabilities. Women’s Specialty Healthcare isengaged in a study comparing nutritional deficienciesin mothers and the cord blood of infants and how itrelates to birth outcomes.

A woman’s pre-baby weight is also an importantconsideration when talking about diet and potentialcomplications of pregnancy. Excess weight andobesity are associated with gestational diabetes, highblood pressure during pregnancy, preeclampsia, fetalabnormalities and a risk of having a large babyresulting in fetal injuries during delivery. Gestationaldiabetes is associated with many of the above-mentioned complications, and gaining too muchweight early in pregnancy can increase your chancesof having this condition. Your doctor can help youwith a diet and exercise plan to address weight issuesbefore they become a risk for you and your baby duringpregnancy.

A crucial part of your initial visit with the doctorshould focus on your medical history. Chronic medicalconditions such as diabetes, asthma, high bloodpressure, thyroid disease, eating disorders and

depression should be undercontrol before conceiving andmay require special care duringpregnancy. Age also carriescertain complications and risksthat should be discussed withyour doctor.

Your lifestyle beforeconception plays a significantrole in the success of yourpregnancy. Lifestyle factors that

affect conception and pregnancy may include stress,sleep habits, exercise, smoking and alcoholconsumption.

If you find yourself pregnant before achievingthese health goals, don’t panic. As physicians, ourpurpose is not to scold or frighten you, but to educateyou. We enjoy being part of your journey tomotherhood, guiding you through your pregnancy anddelivering your sweet child into the world. ■

For more information visitwww.womensspecialtyhealthcare.com or call 281-220-2069for an appointment. Located in Sienna Village, 8800Highway 6, Missouri City, Texas 77459.

Pearland Town Center,Closer Than You Think

If you have lived in Sienna Plantation for awhile, turningleft at the intersection of Highway6 and Sienna Parkway is almost areflex action. But making a right

turn and traveling about 15 to 20minutes down the road will makethe change in routine well worth it. The Pearland TownCenter is closer than you think.

You will find all your favorite stores like Dillard's, Macy's,Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, American Eagle Outfitters,Bath & Body Works, Buckle, Chico's, The Children's Place,Finish Line, Fossil, Jos. A Bank, Josephine's Day Spa & Salon,The Limited, Victoria's Secret and many more.

The Residences at Pearland Town Center include 62luxury units above retail with the newly added Phase IIfeaturing 172 units onsite. Onsite hotel accommodations arealso available through Courtyard by Marriott

A host of eateries like Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Fish CityGrill, Freebirds World Burrito, Red Lobster, Pei Wei Asian Diner,ShoGun Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar, BJ’s Restaurant andBrewhouse and many more are waiting to satisfy your culinarycravings.Visitwww.pearlandtowncenter.comforacomplete listingofrestaurants,stores and upcoming events.

The quickest way to get to Pearland Town Center fromSienna Plantation is to take Highway 6 to FM 521. Turn leftand travel about 3.5 miles to Broadway Street (FM 518)where you will turn right. Travel about 3 miles to PearlandTown Center on the right.

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Alan Trott was a day away from beginning hospice care, barely able to breathe. Ten weeks later he was perfecting his golf swing thanks to pioneering surgery performed at

the Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Southwest.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an innovative procedure for patients with severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve opening) who are unsuitable candidates for traditional, open heart surgery. This less invasive technology places a new aortic valve within the diseased valve while the patient’s heart is still beating. Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is among only a handful of U.S. hospitals performing the TAVR procedure.

“TAVR put me back on earth,” said the 82-year-old Trott, who now walks 1 mile a day.

From quick decline to newfound hope

Although Trott had some minor heart issues over the years, he was in good health and played golf regularly. In early 2012, that all changed. First, he started kidney dialysis. Then testing by his cardiologist confirmed an aortic valve blockage. Because he was too fragile to undergo traditional valve replacement surgery, Trott and his wife decided it was time for hospice. They set an appointment for the following week to have Trott’s primary care physician write the order. “He was a really, really, sick, weak man,” said Maureen Trott, his wife of 19 years. Waiting for the doctor’s appointment was trying, particularly as Trott found it more difficult to breathe. Then it happened. He couldn’t breathe, and an ambulance rushed him to Memorial Hermann Southwest.

At the hospital, the Trotts shared their decision about hospice care with the physicians. To their amazement, they learned this might not be necessary. Tests confirmed that Trott was indeed a candidate for TAVR surgery.

Benefits of TAVR

During the TAVR procedure, a catheter is inserted into the femoral artery in the groin and guided to the heart. Then a balloon-expandable stent with an integrated bovine pericardial valve is positioned inside the diseased aortic valve and inflated. Because this technique doesn’t open the chest or stop the heart, patients experience significantly lower cardiac and respiratory complications and less blood loss.

Robert Baldwin, M.D., a cardiovascular surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest, was part of Trott’s surgical team. He said TAVR valve function is nearly equal to the valves used in open heart surgery. Additionally, valves used in Europe for the past 10 years show little signs of deterioration. He points to shorter hospital stays and faster recovery as major patient benefits of the TAVR procedure.

“During a traditional aortic valve replacement, patients are normally hospitalized for one or two weeks,” said Dr. Baldwin. “Then it’s one to three months before they start to feel robust again.” One day following the TAVR procedure, Trott received a permanent pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat – a possibility explained before the TAVR surgery. Five days later he went home. Within a few weeks he was swinging at Wiffle balls in his backyard as part of his physical therapy rehabilitation.

Today Trott is delighted that he can drive himself to kidney dialysis and the golf course. He also likes the images revealed on his most recent echocardiogram. With the excitement of a child receiving a coveted toy, he said, “It was the greatest thing to watch my heart valve flutter away.”

To learn more about the TAVR procedure, visit memorialhermann.org/southwest/heartmurmur. For a referral to a cardiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest, call 713.456.5348.

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What is depression and what’sthe best treatment; talk-therapy or medications?

A lot of people believe depres-sion to be a result of “weak will” and that a de-pressed person should be able to get over it. In fact,we’ve known for several decades that depression isan illness of the brain caused by an imbalance ofone of the monoamine systems (serotonin,dopamine and noradrenergic). It’s a medical illnessand requires management similar to diabetes andhypertension. When a person has diabetes, theydon’t tell their pancreas to “get over it.”

Depression is usually caused by a combina-tion of genes and environmental stress. It fre-quently tends to reoccur, and in some cases itbecomes chronic. Clinical depression is differentthan feeling disappointed when things in lifedon’t go as anticipated. Core features of clinicaldepression include the presence of several symp-toms for two weeks or longer. Symptoms includechanges in sleep, appetite, concentration, energylevel, interest in environment, feeling guilty orhaving thoughts about death.

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Families in SiennaPlantation, and aroundthe nation, love theirpets. According to the

2011-2012 APPA National PetOwners Survey, 62% of U.S.households own a pet, whichequates to 72.9 million homes.

The advantages of petownership are plentiful. Whenyour home is on the market forsale or lease, pets don’t generallyadd to its value. Even amongprospective buyerswho are pet owners.You, however, caninfluence whetherFido and Fluffybecomeinsurmountableliabilities or minorbumps along theroad to receiving anoffer.

To get top dollarwhen selling yourhouse, consider sending yourpets on vacation while its on themarket. Ship them off to livewith a friend, relative, orneighbor. Or, board them at anearby facility like SiennaPlantation Animal Hospital.

For most pet owners, gettingrid of your four-legged familymembers while the house is onthe market is akin to shippingoff your children. Of course itwould be easier to prepare for ashowing without the addedburden of cleaning kid’s roomsor picking up toys from thefloor, but as a parent, you dowhat you have to do.

So, assuming your dogs andcats aren’t going away while yourhouse is on the market, here area few guidelines to follow:

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Invite someone whodoesn’t live with you to comeand do regular smell-checks.You might not be able to smellthe pet odors you live with ona daily basis. Outsiders can.

Eliminate or reduceevidence that a pet lives in thehouse. Take the cat tree fromthe middle of the family room

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Don’t prolong your departure. Animals are verysensitive to their owner’s cues. If you’re anxious andnervous, they pick up that energy, and get nervous andanxious, too. If you’re calm, most likely, they will becalm. Have the necessary paperwork completed in ad-vance. Come in, hand over the leash, say a quick see-you-later, and both of your vacations can begin.

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