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In Extremis
''In extremis'' is a Latin phrase meaning "in the farthest reaches" or "at the point of death." In extremis or extremis may also refer to: * ''Extremis'' (2005–2006), a six-issue story arc from the Marvel Comics series ''Iron Man'' (vol. 4), published in issues 1 through 6 * ''Extremis'' (film), a 2016 Netflix Original short documentary about end-of-life care * Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom, an attraction at the London Dungeon The London Dungeon is a tourist attraction along London's South Bank, England, which recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides. History The L ... * ''In Extremis'' (Days Between Stations album), 2013 * ''In extremis'' (film), a 2000 film by Etienne Faure * "In Extremis" (''Person of Interest''), an episode of the TV series ''Person of Interest'' * ''In Extremis'' (play), a 2006 play by Howard Brenton * ''In Extremis'' (Thinking Plague album), 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extremis
''Extremis'' is a six-issue story arc from the comic book series ''Iron Man'' (vol. 4), published in issues one through six in 2005 and 2006 by Marvel Comics. It was written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Adi Granov. ''Extremis'' elevates the status quo for Iron Man, increasing the power of his armor significantly. ''Extremis'' received mostly positive reviews, and it is often listed as one of the best Iron Man stories.Ultimate Bookshelf 2.0: Iron Man IGN Elements of ''Extremis'' were adapted for the film '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extremis (film)
''Extremis'' is a 2016 American short documentary that follows Dr. Jessica Zitter, an ICU and palliative care specialist who leads a team in the Highland Hospital ICU in Oakland, California. She helps families make end-of-life decisions for their loved ones, who are often terminally ill and or on life support. It is directed and produced by Dan Krauss. It was shot at an intensive care unit at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. The film was funded, in part, by physician and end of life advocate, Dr. Shoshana R. Ungerleider. There are five patients shown in the documentary; however, it only focuses on three patients. Plot Dr. Jessica Zitter graduated from Harvard and is an attending physician at Highland Hospital on Oakland, California. Aside from working at the hospital, she has published many articles as well as her own book, "Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life". Her work is focused on end of life care and how to improve it. The documentary begins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
End-of-life Care
End-of-life care (EoLC) refers to health care provided in the time leading up to a person's death. End-of-life care can be provided in the hours, days, or months before a person dies and encompasses care and support for a person's mental and emotional needs, physical comfort, spiritual needs, and practical tasks. EoLC is most commonly provided at home, in the hospital, or in a long-term care facility with care being provided by family members, nurses, social workers, physicians, and other support staff. Facilities may also have palliative or hospice care teams that will provide end-of-life care services. Decisions about end-of-life care are often informed by medical, financial and ethical considerations. In most advanced countries, medical spending on people in the last twelve months of life makes up roughly 10% of total aggregate medical spending, while those in the last three years of life can cost up to 25%. Medical Advanced care planning Advances in medicine in the last ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drop Ride To Doom
Drop, DROP, drops or DROPS may refer to: * Drop (liquid) or droplet, a small volume of liquid ** Eye drops, saline (sometimes mydriatic) drops used as medication for the eyes * Drop (unit), a unit of measure of volume * Falling (physics), allowing an object to fall or drop **Free fall * Drop, or topographic prominence, the height of a hill above its surroundings Computers and technology * Drop (SQL), a command in SQL queries to remove an existing database, table, index, or view * Drop (telecommunication), the portion of a device directly connected to the internal station facilities * Don't Route Or Peer (DROP) list, a list of spam sources Confectionery * Drops (confectionery), a general term for small, round sweets * Lemon drop (candy), a hard-sugar, lemon-flavored sweet * Hershey's Drops, chocolate sweets based on the Hershey bar * London drops, a Swedish/Finnish sugar-coated liquorice sweet * Drop (''Eng.'' Salty liquorice), a common Dutch sweet * Cough drop, or thro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Extremis (Days Between Stations Album)
''In Extremis'' is the second full-length album by the Los Angeles, California based progressive rock band Days Between Stations. In Extremis is a concept album about a man at the point of death. The title "In Extremis" refers to the Latin term "In extremity" – A term used in reference to the last illness prior to death. The album contains one of the last studio performances by former Yes guitarist Peter Banks. The album was listed in SomethingElseReviews.com's list of "top 10" Progressive Rock albums of 2013. In early 2014, the band released "In Extremis" in the vinyl format as a 2LP gatefold with 2 versions: a limited edition colored vinyl (50 units) and a larger edition in black vinyl (450 units). In June 2014, the band released their first music video for the track "The Man Who Died Two Times" from the album, featuring Colin Moulding of XTC on lead vocals. Track listing All music written by Sepand Samzadeh and Oscar Fuentes. All lyrics written by Sepand Samzadeh, Osc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Extremis (film)
''In extremis'' is a 2000 French film written and directed by Etienne Faure. It tells the story of Thomas, a young man whose lover dies, leaving Thomas to fight for custody of her orphaned son. It takes its name from the Latin phrase which means "in the furthest reaches" or "at the point of death". Cast * Sébastien Roch as Thomas * Julie Depardieu as Anne * Jérémy Sanguinetti as Grégoire * Christine Boisson as Caroline * Aurélien Wiik as Vincent * Sophie Mounicot as Laurence * Candice Hugo as Géraldine * Delphine Chanéac Delphine Chanéac (born 14 November 1978) is a French model, actress and disc jockey. She was born in Valence, France. Career Chanéac worked in the French cinema, appearing in European films and television in the late 1990s and 2000s. She is ... as Sophie External links * 2000 films French drama films 2000s French-language films 2000s French films {{2000s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Extremis (Person Of Interest)
The second season of the American television series '' Person of Interest'' premiered on September 27, 2012 on CBS and ended on May 9, 2013. The season is produced by Kilter Films, Bad Robot Productions, and Warner Bros. Television, with Jonathan Nolan, Greg Plageman, J. J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk serving as executive producers and Plageman serving as showrunner. The series was renewed for a second season in March 2012 and stars Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman and Michael Emerson. The series revolves around a mysterious reclusive billionaire computer programmer, Harold Finch, who has developed a computer program for the federal government known as "the Machine" that is capable of collating all sources of information to predict terrorist acts and to identify people planning them. The Machine also identifies perpetrators and victims of other premeditated deadly crimes; however, because the government considers these "irrelevant", Finch programs the Machine to delete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Extremis (play)
''In Extremis: The Story of Abelard & Heloise'' is a play by Howard Brenton on the story of Heloise (abbess), Heloise and Abelard, which premiered at the Globe Theatre on 27 August 2006 with a 15 performance run. The play was directed by John Dove (director), John Dove with design by Michael Taylor, and music by William Lyons (composer), William Lyons. It was revived for a two-week run from 15 May 2007 with the same director and most of the same cast. An early draft of the play was written in 1997 at the UC Davis, University of California at Davis during Brenton's term as its Granada Fellow, and performed by Master of Fine Arts, MFA students of its Drama Department (with Sarah Pia Anderson directing). Synopsis In twelfth century Paris, a new spirit of philosophical and religious enquiry is growing. Within its vanguard is Peter Abelard, a man of great learning, independence of mind, and sensuality. When he enters into an affair with his equally brilliant but disastrously conn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Extremis (Thinking Plague Album)
Thinking Plague is an American avant-garde progressive rock group founded in 1982 by guitarist/composer Mike Johnson and bass guitarist/drummer Bob Drake. Based in Denver, Colorado, the band has been active off and on since 1982, taking on a number of musicians over the years. They have made seven studio albums between 1984 and 2017, and released one live album recorded at NEARfest in 2000. Their music is a mix of rock, folk, jazz and 20th-century classical music. Music.com remarked that "...Thinking Plague stand out as a shining example of avant-garde music blended with just enough rock for it to be called progressive rock..." While never directly related to Rock in Opposition (RIO), Thinking Plague was strongly influenced by this late-1970s movement, particularly Henry Cow and Art Bears. In spite of Johnson's dislike of the term, the band has often been categorized as a "RIO" band. History Early Plague Mike Johnson and Bob Drake first met in 1978 and played in several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
