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Sure, you live in the Mojave Desert, one of the driest places in the world. But that doesnt mean you cant turn your backyard or patio into a garden paradise.

Norm Shilling, president of Schilling Horticulture and co-host of KNPRs Desert Bloom radio show, says creating a desert oasis is absolutely worth the effort. Home is sanctuary, Schilling says. We spend a lot of our time and effort creating a beautiful home environment thats just right for us. The landscapeyour outdoor living spaceis an extension of that.

Schilling describes his own half-acre yard as a botanical garden that hosts approximately 400 species of plants, provides shade, nurtures wildlife (birds, lizards and butterflies) and always has something in bloom. My garden pulls me into it, Schilling says. Thats what a garden should do. It should be a space that you want to be in.

Dont let an experts garden intimidate you, though. Even the pros have learned from hard experience: If you were to come to my garden, you would look at it and you say, Oh, my God, this is so beautiful. But what you wouldnt see are all the plants that have already died, Schilling says. Failure is part of the gardening experience. He advises celebrating success and learning from failures.

Like many desert transplants, Schilling didnt always appreciate its stark beauty. He moved from Southern Ontario, Canada, to Southern Nevada at age 10 and hated it. I got here and thought it was the ugliest place I could possibly imagine, Schilling says. But by young adulthood, Schilling learned to love the geography of his adopted home. Its so harsh and at the same time its so delicate, Schilling says. At first glance it seems so barren, but it is just packed and full of life.

Step 1: Brainstorm. Think about what you want from your space. A childrens playground? A shady place to relax? Home-grown vegetables? Fruit trees? Or just some pretty eye candy? Do research and make a budget. If you have the resources, enlist expert help. Or just go it alone. No matter the scope, youll be improving your space and having fun.

Step 2: Lay it out. As with many things in life, a little advanced planning can save you time and money. Schilling recommends grouping your plants by their water needs. Thirsty plants (like fruit trees and lawns) go together, and arid plants go together. Place shade-loving plants where they will get shade and sun-loving plants in the sun. When considering where to plant, remember to leave space for plants to grow to their full size. Dont lay them out for the size they are today. Youll also want to plan out any irrigation or watering systems.

Step 3: Start planting. Schilling recommends starting with young, small plants. They tend to establish themselves more quickly and make for the best investments.

If you plan to actually use a lawnsay you have children or pets who will physically play on itthen Schilling says that grass makes sense. On the other hand, if you just want to look at something pretty, decorating with desert plants is an easier, more environmentally friendly option.

Youre on a tight budget.

Buy young, desert-loving plants and give them space to grow.

Youre short on space.

If you only have an apartment patio, you can still grow a lovely garden using containers.

You want to block out your neighbors.

Dont plant a tree thats going to grow so big it destroys the wall. Plant a bush or small tree that will only reach 10-15 feet of height/spread at maturity.

Youve got weeds.

Dont ruin your day by trying to pick your weeds all at once. Schilling advises only weeding for five to 10 minutes at a time and focusing on pulling weeds before they flower and reproduce.

You like flowers.

Plant cactus. Seriously. The most beautiful flowers in my garden are the cactus blooms, Schilling says. The petals are translucent, so light flows through. Schilling recommends a cactus with brilliant, multicolored flowers called the Flying Saucer (Latin name: Trichocereus hybrid). Schilling says the blooms are so big that you can literally put your face in it and be a bee. And if its backlit, you are in this gorgeous, glowing universe.

Youre looking for big impact.

Go vertical. Add different levels to your garden, whether that means raising a garden bed by a foot or putting a container on a plant stand. Displaying plants at a variety of heights creates visual interest.

Easy. Theyre suited to our environment, which means they require little water and are generally low maintenance.

Enduring. They tend to have a much longer blooming season, Schilling says, with some plants flowering in the middle of summer or winter.

Beautiful. They often have really rich colors of foliageblues and golds and purples. They also have really amazing, bold textures, especially when you get into cacti and suc

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Press release from The Downtown District:

Oct. 21, 2020

This season, the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) invites Houstonians and visitors to take advantage of the cooler weather and all the sights that come with fall in Downtown Houston. With outdoor dining options, new public art installations and a wide variety of physically distanced activities at Downtown green spaces, including Buffalo Bayou Park, Discovery Green and Market Square Park, this fall brings the opportunity for Houstonians to safely get out of the house and enjoy the fresh air.

"Downtown parks and restaurants have a wide range of offerings this fall that are both safe and fun," said Angie Bertinot, the Downtown District's Director of Marketing and Communications. "Everyone is looking for a change of scenery, and with the weather cooling down and the city continuing to open up, there is no better time to get out and enjoy what Downtown has to offer."

Fall is also a great time for those interested in a staycation. A number of hotels within walking distance from Downtown hot spots and events are offering special "safecation" packages for Houstonians ready to get out of the house but not out of the city. For more information and offers, visit http://www.downtownhouston.org/staycations.

Please find additional information about fall programming below, and visit http://www.downtownhouston.org for a full event calendar.

DOWNTOWN HOUSTON FALL EVENT CALENDAR

Bravery Chef Hall's Indoor Farmer's Market & Bazaar

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Located directly across from Market Square Park, Bravery Chef Hall is a 9,000-square-foot space offering diverse, chef-driven concepts including The Blind Goat, BOH Pasta & Pizza, Cherry Block Craft Butcher + Kitchen and Kokoro in a curated platform. Every Sunday, the food hall hosts an indoor market with vendors like local farms, ranches, artists and artisans of handcrafted goods. 409 Travis. http://www.braverychefhall.com

Outdoor Dining

El Big Bad

Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Brought to you by the El Gran Malo crew, this casual Tex-Mex restaurant brings hand-crafted tequila infusions, specialty margaritas and craft beers to the table. The gastrocantina-inspired menu is chock full of tasty tacos with fresh toppings like pomegranate salsa, charred scallions, pumpkins seeds and more. 419 Travis. http://www.elbigbad.com

The Grove

Open Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Located at Discovery Green across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center, this two-story restaurant offers an expansive dining room overlooking the park's towering oak trees. The menu features rustic American cuisine such as Gulf Coast seafood, steaks and signature rotisserie dishes. The Treehouse roof deck bar features casual bar snacks and a see-and-be-seen atmosphere for cocktails. 1611 Lamar. http://www.thegrovehouston.com

Biggio's Sports Bar

Open Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Offering unparalleled multimedia options, private rooms and a food and beverage menu to match, Biggio's creates a very recognizable yet unique eating and drinking experience with local and superior Texas ingredients prepared in expert and unexpected ways. The bi-level venue features interesting and ever-changing local draft beer selections and crafted cocktails using spirits from Texas distilleries. 1777 Walker. http://www.biggioshouston.com

Saint Arnold Beer Garden

Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

This sports season, Saint Arnold Brewing Company is giving Houstonians another reason to stop by: the Beer Garden Super Screen. Since we can't root for our home teams from the stadiums this year, Saint Arnold brought the big screen to the Beer Garden. Make your way to this Warehouse District brewery for a day of bocce ball, cornhole, H-Town sports and a breathtaking backdrop. 2000 Lyons. http://www.saintarnold.com

Phoenicia Specialty Foods/MKT Bar

Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Offering quality produce, fresh meats and seafood, boutique wines and beers, premium meats and cheeses, a signature coffee and gelato bar, floral and housewares sections, a comfortable dining area and a designated cooking demonstration kitchen, Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown is a one-of-a-kind destination for Houstonians and visitors alike. 1001 Austin. http://www.phoeniciafoods.com

Art Installations

WindowWorks

On display until further notice

Presented by the Downtown District and Up Art Studio, this public art initiative uses the works of 18 Texas-based visual artists to transform the windows of vacant and inactive storefronts in the heart of Downtown. Enjoy the outdoors by taking a self-guided walking tour. Share your adventure by tagging @ArtBlocksHouston and #WindowWorks. Along Main Street. http://www.artblockshouston.org

Artful Anniversary

Throughout the month of October

Buffalo Bayou Partnership celebrates the 5-year anniversary of the completion of Buffalo Bayou Park with Artful Anniversary, a series of unique virtual performances and experiences through the month of October. Artful Anniversary: Urban Yarnage introduces the vibrant and intricate Knitscape by Urban Yarnage at Rosemont Bridge. This nature-themed knitted art commemorates Buffalo Bayou's ecological diversity and makes for an Insta-worthy picture! Buffalo Bayou Park. http://www.buffalobayou.org

Estructuras Monumentales

October 22, 2020, to April 23, 2021

Estructuras Monumentales is a collection of abstract, outdoor sculptures created by the 105-year-old artist, Carmen Herrera. As Herrera's first public art exhibit in Houston, Estructuras Monumentales is organized in partnership with the New York City-based non-profit, Public Art Fund, and features four newly-created sculptures that were first envisioned nearly five decades ago. Fondren Foundation Meadow. http://www.buffalobayou.org

Meander

In October, the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) is installing a new permanent public artwork in Market Square Park. Meander, a series of raised cast-concrete troughs filled with glossy pigmented resin, mimics Buffalo Bayou's physical form and route, giving park visitors a new view of the familiar body of water. The site-specific sculpturepart seating area, part play structure, part artworkwas conceived and created by Falon Mihalic, founder of Falon Land Studio. Meander will be permanently on view beginning October 27.

Outdoor Activities

Discovery Green Fitness Series

Dates and times vary, October through December

Discovery Green's fall Fitness in the Park series includes Tai Chi, Fusion Belly Dance and yoga. All classes require participants to wear masks before and after class, and circles are painted on the lawn to help ensure social distancing. 1500 McKinney. http://www.discoverygreen.com/

Yoga

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Stretch, breathe and reconnect with yourself in this virtual one-hour yoga session with Andria Dugas.

Fusion Belly Dance

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Professional movement artist and instructor, YET Torres teaches Fusion Belly Dance which combines dance movements with yoga to build flexibility and muscle tone.

Tai Chi

Saturdays 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Simone Oliver of Four Dragons Institute leads a virtual one-hour class on the fundamentals of Tai Chi.

Hatha Yoga

Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.

A basic vinyasa yoga class for enhanced awareness and a strong, healthy body led by Andria Dugas.

Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern

Saturdays, 99:45 a.m. and 10:3010:45 a.m.; Wednesdays, 66:45 p.m.

Find your center and practice meditation in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Offered in collaboration with Pralaya Yoga, this meditation series will feature the use of singing bowls and wind chimes to encourage mindfulness and connectivity. 105 Sabine Street. http://www.buffalobayou.org

Movies at Market Square Park

First and Third Wednesday, November through December

The Downtown District hosts free film screenings under the stars every other Wednesday through December. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. Social distancing and face masks will be required at all times. Visit http://www.marketsquarepark.com to see a full list of social distancing guidelines.

Featured films are:

- The Campaign (R, 2012, 1h 25m) on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13, 1986, 1h 43m) on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

- The Night Before (R, 2015, 1h 41m) on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.

- The Muppet Christmas Carol (G, 1992, 1 h 35 m) on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.

Parks

Buffalo Bayou Park

Open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Stretching 160-acres between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, Buffalo Bayou Park is an urban oasis that offers space to explore and discover the natural beauty of the Bayou, while also taking in the scenic sites. http://www.buffalobayou.org

With Downtown's skyline as its backdrop, Houston's premier greenbelt winds from Shepherd Drive on the west to Bagby Street on the East End. Eleanor Tinsley Park, located within this greenway, is the site of major Houston festivals and events, including the city's Fourth of July Fireworks. 500 Allen Parkway.

Discovery Green

Open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Downtown's premier green space, Discovery Green encompasses 12 acres and is surrounded by the George R. Brown Convention Center, hotels and Downtown sports arenas. The park was developed by the Houston Downtown Park Conservancy, a group of leading local foundations, philanthropists and civic officials. "Downtown's new backyard," this dynamic park includes two restaurants, kids play area, a man-made lake, two dog runs, a multiuse amphitheater, an event lawn and more. 1500 McKinney. wwww.discoverygreen.com

Market Square Park

Open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Market Square Park is the bustling center of Downtown Houston's Historic District. The park is a true neighborhood space, anchored by a central lawn where more than one City Hall once stood. A crescent-shaped dog run on the park's west side gives the canine contingent an attractive and active place to let loose. A beautifully lit fence and walkway arc through the park and provides insight to the history of the area. And if you're hungry, check out Houston classic Niko Niko's, where you'll find delightfully shady outdoor seating, a plaza for performances and classic Greek and American favorites. 301 Milam. http://www.marketsquarepark.com

Getting Around Downtown

Walk

Explore Downtown Houston the crisp fall air. Getting around Downtown on foot is easy, and one of the best ways to experience the weather. Maps are available at http://www.downtownhouston.org

Houston BCycle

Ditch your car and ride a bike to all of the Downtown destinations this fall. Monthly and annual memberships available with 16 convenient stations located throughout Downtown Houston. http://www.houston.bcycle.com

Parking

There are affordable parking optionsgarages, surface lots and on-street parkingconvenient to any destination. For help finding surface lots, garage parking or on-street meters, visit http://www.downtownhoustonparking.org.

This press release was produced by The Downtown District. The views expressed here are the author's own.

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Local businesses have been having to think out-of-the-box and find new ways to offer patrons goods and services. With more wiggle room in Yolo County guidelines, the Patio 29 Distillery is able to get back to the business of offering spirit tastings.

Less than a year after opening in Winters, the Patio 29 owners were forced to switch gears in March when coronavirus shelter in place guidelines, and the shutdown of drinking establishments came down from the California governor.

In April 2020, Patio 29 began crafting a recipe for the hand sanitizer from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Over the summer they began making to-go Cocktail Kits available for pick up or local delivery alongside their spirits.

While everything was closed, we wanted to find a way for people to enjoy the craft cocktail experience in the comfort of their own home, and from that came cocktail kits, said Boone.

Each cocktail kit comes with a bottle of spirit, pre-made mixes, garnishes and recipe instructions. The most recent cocktail kit is based on their fan favorite Bees Knees cocktail crafted with lavender infused honey from local PURE honey from up the road.

The Bees Knees is a simple prohibition-era cocktail that is made from gin, honey and lemon juice. Our Gin is made with 8 different botanicals, one of them being locally grown lavender, said Boone. We paired that with PUREs lavender infused honey, and it really was a match made in heaven.

Now that Yolo County is in the Red Tier, with Orange Tier numbers in site, they were able to open up their tasting room again, with some new features.

Weve had to make quite a few changes to our tasting room to meet the current COVID guidelines, said Eric Boone, Patio 20 co-owner and Tasting Room Manager.

With limitations of operating at 25 percent capacity they had to remove tables in their tasting room to maintain social distancing requirements, install plexiglass shields, as well as furnish their patio space with tables and umbrellas. They also made the switch to disposable cups and utensils, including sanitation tasks between customers, and serving food to meet the requirement to re-open.

Were just thrilled to be back pouring tastings, making drinks, and sharing our passion of spirits with this community, said Boone.

Patio 29 is currently offering indoor and outdoor seating available on Fridays and Saturdays. However, seating is limited due to COVID guidelines, and is first come first served. Patrons are required to wear masks when not seated at a table, asked to practice safe social distancing, and must be 21 year or older. Their patio is dog friendly.

Boone said fans can look forward to their upcoming Bourbon and Rye spirits on track to release by the end of the year.

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The flurry of home remodeling and design continues into the cooler weather, as people are continuing to work at home and get those projects done that theyve always imagined doing. Not only are people making small changes to their homes, but big ones as well.

With the huge number of design/build companies out there, its crucial to understand that companies like Encore Construction can be trusted to deliver.

Encore is a company that people can trust, said Kathy DeMeyer, owner and general manager of Encore Construction Co. The design/build process really pulls everyone together the clients, sales, and the project manager. The client needs to be able to trust the person theyre asking to take care of one of the most expensive things theyll ever spend money on. The client needs to know that the person theyre trusting is as good as their word and you can show past jobs and have them talk to past clients who have experienced that.

Encore specializes in large-scale remodels and new additions, says DeMeyer. We do new homes as well as additions. But most of our work tends to be focused on large-scale remodels kitchens, bathrooms, replacement windows the entire house. For us, its definitely the second-home market. Most of our clients own a second home on the Cape.

Typically, she said, if a potential client wants to talk about a project, Encore will meet that potential client at the home and go over their wish list.

Most of the projects start in design because most people are looking for the open concept for a larger master suite, for example, and you really have to get into the design of that project before you do anything else, DeMeyer said. We ask them to set up idea books from both Pinterest and Houzz. Just having that wish list helps us a lot, even before we start designing any project.

Some of the things to be discussed at the initial meeting will include the reality of what can actually be done. The client may have a wish list of what they WANT to do, but will need to understand what they CAN do, DeMeyer said.

Right now, were coming into a lot of smaller lots that people want to expand upon, but either the setbacks are too close, or the house is already non-conforming, etc. she said. We, in the building business, have had to really step up our game and learn all the new zoning regulations so that, before we even meet with the client, we know already know whether or not they can do that type of a project.

If a client has a non-conforming home, she said, it will trigger a visit to the Board of Appeals which, most of the time, is for a special permit, and that alone can take up to three months to acquire. The towns are being very restrictive on what people can and cannot do. If the house is conforming, and the client wishes to go out of the boundaries, thats very hard to do in this area, DeMeyer said.

The COVID- 19 pandemic has affected almost every type of business and industry out there, but many companies have turned to smarter means of communication to continue working.

Were still meeting people face to face, with masks, outside if we can. In the early months of the pandemic, we were not meeting people in their home, but we are now with proper precautions, said DeMeyer. Builder Trend is an application which we use for schedule tracking, building, the selection process everything gets entered in there to keep the lines of communication opened. Its a great application and weve found it very helpful. It helps keep everybody on schedule. Clients can message us through Builder Trend, as well.

DeMeyer and her team are seeing a huge uptick in the need for both home offices and outdoor living spaces from clients.

There are a lot more people looking for a home office, or a space they can call a home office, because theyre working from home, she said. Even people who live in Boston, if they have a house here on Cape Cod, theyre here. Theyre really seeing a conflict between the space theyve set aside for living, and the space they need for their office.

Additionally, she added, open living space like a screened porch, has become an extremely needed space for many people. While spending so much more time at home, they want to be able to enjoy the seasons, and want a three-season or screened-in porch.

Being a woman in a male-dominated industry has presented its particular challenges to DeMeyer, even in this modern day and age.

Ive had about 25 years of construction experience, she said. A lot of people who meet a woman in the construction field assume shes more likely a secretary or the books person, or the one who takes care of paperwork at the office. I constantly get asked if my husband is my partner in our business. People still assume that, and that is not the case, she added.

Ive had my construction supervisors license, which I worked very hard for, for almost 20 years, said DeMeyer. Knowing what the codes are and what the bylaws are in each town is huge, and I feel that both myself and Dale, the other owner, are always current on the changes that are being made on a yearly basis, and this can be a really good resource for a client.

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the third quarter of 2020, posting a reading of 82. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes. The demand for home improvement is robust given the importance of home for Americans as the economy recovers and adapts from the impacts of COVID-19.

With refinancing activity surging, homeowners are investing in their homes, which is sustaining strong demand for remodeling, said NAHB Remodelers Chair Tom Ashley, Jr., CAPS, CGP, CGR, a remodeler from Denham Springs, La. As a result of the rapid changes for work and the economy after the virus-induced recession, homes are serving multiple roles such as school, office and gym. This has directly increased the demand for improvements.

The RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as good, fair or poor. Each question is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where an index number above 50 indicates that a higher share view conditions as good than poor.

The Current Conditions Index is an average of three of these components: the current market for large remodeling projects, moderately-sized projects and small projects. The Future Indicators Index is an average of the other two components: the current rate at which leads and inquiries are coming in and the current backlog of remodeling projects. The overall RMI is calculated by averaging the Current Conditions Index and the Future Indicator Index. Any number over 50 indicates that more remodelers view remodeling market conditions as good than poor.

In the third quarter, all components and subcomponents of the RMI were 77 or above. The Current Conditions Index averaged 86, with large remodeling projects ($50,000 or more) yielding a reading of 80, moderately-sized remodeling projects (at least $20,000 but less than $50,000) at 86 and small remodeling projects (under $20,000) with a reading of 90. These readings indicate that the strength for remodeling is felt across all types of projects.

The Future Indicators Index averaged 77, with the rate at which leads and inquiries are coming in at 78 and the backlog of remodeling jobs at 77.

The third quarter RMI reading of 82 indicates strong remodeler sentiment, as business has strengthened as homeowners focus on the importance of home for work and life amid the pandemic and its consequences, said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. However, remodelers are reporting double-digit percentage increases for material pricing, as delays in obtaining materials have become a critical near-term challenge due to disrupted supply-chains. Nonetheless, the third quarter RMI is another indicator showing that housing is the bright spot of the economy.

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Predictive value was independent of clinical, biomarker assessments

Among patients hospitalized with Covid-19, adverse right ventricular remodeling on transthoracic echocardiography was a significant predictor of mortality, independent of standard clinical and biomarker-based assessment.

In a retrospective study of outcomes among just over 500 patients treated for Covid-19 at three New York City-area hospitals, those with both adverse right ventricular (RV) remodeling reflected as RV dilation or dysfunction and elevated troponin, ferritin, or D-dimer levels had the highest risk for death.

Echocardiograms were performed a median of 6 days after hospital admission based on high suspicion of RV remodeling, and RV dilation was present in 35% of cases while RV dysfunction was present in 15%.

Adverse RV remodeling was found to confer a more than 2-fold increased risk for death after controlling for age and biomarker elevations.

The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, suggest that adverse RV remodeling is a powerful prognostic indicator in patients with Covid-19, for which predictive utility is incremental to routine clinical and/or biomarker-based assessments, wrote researcher Jiwon Kim, MD, of Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, and colleagues.

The researchers noted that further study is needed to elucidate inflammatory pathways and myocardial tissue properties responsible for RV dysfunction in patients with acute Covid-19, as well as whether Covid-19 survivors with adverse RV remodeling are at residual risk for adverse clinical outcomes.

Cardiac injury is recognized as a potential occurrence in the setting of severe Covid-19, with an early study from Wuhan, China finding cardiac injury to be present in 7.2% of patients hospitalized with the disease and 22% of hospitalized patients requiring ICU care. Another study showed cardiac injury to be strongly associated with Covid-19 mortality, occurring in 46% of non-survivors, compared to 1% of survivors.

Adverse cardiac chamber remodeling has been reported in patients with Covid-19, Kim and colleagues wrote. Given that this condition confers high risk for lung involvement, a key area of focus has been adverse right ventricular remodeling.

They noted that while earlier single center studies have shown RV dilation and dysfunction to occur with Covid-19 infection, the prognostic utility of RV remodeling in severe Covid-19 has been unknown.

Their study included 510 patients (age 6414 years, 66% men) hospitalized for Covid-19 and evaluated for RV dysfunction due to dyspnea/respiratory decompensation (88%), hemodynamic instability (62%), known/suspected myocardial infarction (12%) and/or arrhythmia (7%).

RV dilation and dysfunction were present in 35% and 15% of the patients, respectively, and RV dysfunction increased stepwise in relation to RV chamber size (P=0.007).

During a median inpatient follow-up of 20 days, 32% of patients died and 45% were discharged.

Among the main study findings:

Our observed link between adverse RV remodeling and death may stem from hemodynamic stimuli in which RV dilation is an initially compensatory adaptation to increased RV afterload and/or augmented pulmonary circulatory requirements in context of Covid-mediated hypoxia, but ultimately leads to increased RV wall stress and subsequent dysfunction, Kim and colleagues wrote.

Consistent with this hypothesis, their findings demonstrated that RV dysfunction was 2-fold less common than dilation and occurred most often among patients with the greatest dilation.

More specifically, hypercoagulability and high rates of thrombotic events are known to occur in Covid-19 patients among whom coagulopathy can involve the venous, arterial, and microcirculatory systems, they wrote. Thromboembolism and microthrombi due to Covid-19 infection-related inflammation, hypoxia, and diffuse intravascular coagulation has the potential to augment RV afterload leading to RV dilation and ultimately resulting in RV dysfunction/failure.

In commentary published with the study, cardiologists Patricia Pellikka, MD, of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota and Tasneem Naqvi, MD, of Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona wrote that the findings from this and other studies suggest a key role for echocardiography in understanding cardiovascular injury associated with Covid-19.

The long-term cardiovascular sequelae of Covid-19, including the impacts of clinical and subclinical myocardial injury and inflammation, chronic pulmonary dysfunction, exacerbation of underlying heart disease, and profound deconditioning, will be a subject of continued study, they wrote.

Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, BreakingMED

Funding for this research was provided by the National Institutes of Health and he Bruce B. Lerman Clinical Scholoar Award.

The researchers declared no relevant disclosures related to this study.

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The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) released its third quarter 2020 Remodeling Market Index (RMI), which had a reading of 82, a signal of residential remodelers strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes. As the economy recovers and adapts from the impacts of Covid-19, the importance of home for Americans has created a healthy demand for home improvement.

With refinancing activity surging, home owners are investing in their homes, which is sustaining strong demand for remodeling, said NAHB remodelers chair Tom Ashley, Jr., CAPS, CGP, CGR, a remodeler from Denham Springs, La. As a result of the rapid changes for work and the economy after the virus-induced recession, homes are serving multiple roles such as school, office and gym. This has directly increased the demand for improvements.

The RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as good, fair or poor. Each question is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where an index number above 50 indicates that a higher share view conditions as good than poor.

The Current Conditions Index is an average of three components: the current market for large remodeling projects, moderately-sized projects and small projects. The Future Indicators Index is an average of two other components: the current rate at which leads and inquiries are coming in and the current backlog of remodeling projects. The overall RMI is the average of the Current Conditions Index and the Future Indicator Index, with any number over 50 reflecting a view of remodeling market conditions as good than poor.

In the third quarter, all components and subcomponents of the RMI were 77 or above. The Current Conditions Index averaged 86, with large remodeling projects ($50,000+) yielding a reading of 80, moderately-sized remodeling projects ($20,000 $50,000) at 86 and small remodeling projects (less than $20,000) with a reading of 90. These readings indicate that the strength for remodeling is felt across all types of projects.

The Future Indicators Index averaged 77, with the rate at which leads and inquiries are coming in at 78 and the backlog of remodeling jobs at 77.

The third quarter RMI reading of 82 indicates strong remodeler sentiment, as business has strengthened as home owners focus on the importance of home for work and life amidst the pandemic and its consequences, said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. However, remodelers are reporting double-digit percentage increases for material pricing, as delays in obtaining materials have become a critical near-term challenge due to disrupted supply-chains. Nonetheless, the third quarter RMI is another indicator showing that housing is the bright spot of the economy.

The RMI was redesigned in 2020 to ease respondent burden and improve its ability to interpret and track industry trends. As a result, readings cannot be compared quarter to quarter until enough data are collected to seasonally adjust the series. In the third quarter, 52 percent of respondents indicated that the market is better and only 6 percent rated it worse.

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Remodeling Industry Confidence Surges in Third Quarter DWM Magazine - DWM Magazine

This event is both ONLINE and IN-PERSON with very limited seating.

It's been awhile, and we are thrilled to be hosting our first remodeling seminar since the pandemic. We will be combining some of the greatest attributes of our traditional seminars with some exciting new concepts, and we hope to make this presentation even more special for our attendees and online audience.

Here is what our in-person attendees will receive:

- Live Q and A with our panel of expert home builders and designers with subjects tailored to your specific home makeover.

- Reserved seating with dinner served brown bag-style at your seat.

- Complimentary drinks, such as beer, wine, bottled water, and coffee.

- A VIP swag bag of goodies to take home.

- A chance to win a fantastic door prize.

We want you to feel safe and comfortable and able to learn about your remodel options. We are limiting the in-person seating to just 20 attendees to allow for distancing and ample private side table seating. Guests must pre-register for the in-person event and agree to a few short statements of health prior to the day of the seminar. We ask that masks be worn upon entrance to the showroom until you are seated at your reserved seat (we will provide you with a mask, if you do not have one of your own). We will also provide you with hand sanitizer at your table. Each in-person attendee must be symptom free of any COVID-19 symptoms, and to that effect, we will be doing contactless temperature checks of each individual upon arrival.

You may also register to watch online from the comfort of your own home.

We look forward to seeing you very soon as we work to make your house the home of your dreams!

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VIP In Person: USD 15.00

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Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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