However, there is growing concern in the medical community that whole body CT screening leads to a large number of questionable findings, requiring additional procedures, including surgery, creating added risks and costs for the individual.
In addition, some Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Reformed churches have been named in honor of Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers and students in various cities and countries around Europe. The historical Saint Nicholas, as known from strict history: He was born at Patara, Lycia in Asia Minor (now Turkey). In his youth he made a pilgrimage to Egypt and the Palestine area. Shortly after his return he became Bishop of Myra and was later cast into prison during the persecution of Diocletian.
Nicholas, Nickolas, Nikolas or Nicolas is a male given name, derived from the Greek name ÎÎ¹ÎºÏÎ»Î±Î¿Ï, a compound of Î½Î¯ÎºÎ· nikÄ 'victory' and Î»Î±ÏÏ; laos 'people'. The name became popular through Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, the inspiration for Santa Claus. Laos in Greek, originates from the word root -las, as found in the word Î»Î±-ÏÎ¿Î¼Îµá¿Î¿ meaning stone or rock and the name can be understood to mean victory of the people. The name Nikolaos pre-existed ...