Today Press Releases and news information from Press-News.org en-us http://www.press-news.org/i/press-news-logo.gif http://www.press-news.org http://www.press-news.org http://press-news.org/51890-suman-naresh-and-pankaj-parnami-to-speak-on-the-advantages-and-best-practices-for-structuring.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL) is pleased to have Suman Naresh, CEO, International Strategy Group, LLC (US) as a keynote speaker in its upcoming webinar on "The Advantages and Best Practices for Structuring and Negotiating your Outsourcing Agreement." Suman Naresh will discuss the process of Structuring confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements to ensure the obligations for client confidentiality and privacy are met, Defining IP rights, drafting provisions that ensure confidential and direct knowledge transfer and a timeframe for phasing ... http://press-news.org/51889-search-marketing-expo-smx-london-2012.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Rising Media and Third Door Media, producers of the Search Marketing Expo conference series, today announced that Amit Singhal, head of Google's core ranking team, will be the opening keynote speaker at SMX London 2012 http://www.searchmarketingexpo.com/london. Amit is internationally recognised as the man responsible for Google web search. His algorithm has become the foundation for Google's search platform and Fortune named him one of the smartest people in tech. A Google Fellow, Amit was recently elected as one of the members of the National Academy of Engineering ... http://press-news.org/51888-creative-fx-give-the-toyota-iq-a-personal-touch.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Vehicle wrapping specialists, Creative FX, have teamed up with Toyota to create a set of unique eye-catching decals for its iQ city car. The already distinctive Toyota iQ can now be made even more eye-catching with a range of six individual body and roof decals. Chosen when the car is purchased, designs include retro daises, aqua bubbles, classic monochrome checks and psychedelic swirls. They can be mixed and matched on the body or roof, along with an endless choice of colour combinations and six leather seat interior options. Bromley-based Creative FX who designed ... http://press-news.org/51887-hot-disk-imaging-and-total-pc-cloning-in-next-gen-handy-backup-utility-by-novosoft.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Novosoft, acclaimed software outsourcing developer and business intelligence service provider, announced hot hard drive imaging features for Handy Backup, the award-winning backup software. The new edition of the utility will have smart copying of hard drive partitions or the entire disk with optimized performance time, insignificant requirements for computer user experience, and minimum amount of steps to be followed. The new hot image backup function is created for Windows system, and simple hard disk imaging is also convenient for Linux OS. "There are technologies ... http://press-news.org/51886-aligned-assets-appoint-new-managing-director.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Gazetteer specialists Aligned Assets are pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Hird as their new Managing Director. Now in his tenth year with the company, Andy started as Professional Services Manager, adding the Software Development portfolio in 2009. During that time he has been recognised as driving forward the high standards that has earned Aligned Assets the reputation as the 'go to company' for anyone looking for gazetteer or address management software and services. Andy gained a Degree in Geography from Middlesex University in 1997 and subsequently ... http://press-news.org/51885-rwc-will-be-issuing-revised-terms-with-advance-info-campaign.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 ResearchWritingCenter.com is preparing to issue newly revised terms of service for all our users. Over the next several months, we will be finalizing these rights and duties of all our users. We will make sure that our entire community is completely informed through an information campaign that is also under development. This effort is all aimed at making RWC an even better freelance writing community, with everyone functioning under the same rules. We are always working on ways to make the operations smoother and increase opportunities for fully qualified writers. This ... http://press-news.org/51884-using-the-internet-to-make-profit-and-make-money-from-home.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 In this economy making money online has gained more popularity than it ever has. Many people want to know how to earn money online. Making money online is a subject that has many answers and opportunities. One reason a lot of people don't succeed at making money online, is their lack of patience. If you have come across a get rich quick scheme, all it is a scheme. Nothing good will happen quickly, it takes time to earn a strong a steady income. Blogging is a good way to make money online. Blogging is placing information about something you have an interest in, on your ... http://press-news.org/51883-pardee-homes-wins-grand-award-for-new-home-design-at-annual-builder-conference-amp-exposition.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Homebuilder Pardee Homes has earned a Gold Award for new home design in its San Diego regional market, for Hampton Lane at Pacific Highlands Ranch. The national honor was announced at the Best In American Living Awards (BALA) on February 9 as part of the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida. Hampton Lane's Plan Two earned its BALA Gold for the design of a detached home of 2001 to 3000 square feet, and was noted by judges for its courtyard design, practical and attractive layout and refined architecture. "Hampton Lane is an excellent example of design ... http://press-news.org/51882-melimoda-wholesale-fashion-marketplace-launches.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 What if a website existed where brands, retail buyers, and fashion lovers could interact socially, purchase items, and spread brand awareness? thought founder and COO, Sotiria Krikelis. MeliModa strives to do just that. Based in Long Island City, NY, MeliModa, LLC is a start-up tech company that introduces an online shopping and networking community where fashion lovers, brands, and retail buyers can connect to discover everything from new designers to established designers. A searchable platform and a virtual showroom, MeliModa is built for industry professionals to provide ... http://press-news.org/51881-hormone-and-neurological-link-to-cause-of-scoliosis-leads-doctors-to-develop-more-effective.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Although the human cerebellum is not considered as part of the endocrine system, the external zone of the cerebellar molecular layer has a high density of melatonin receptors and new research by Manzoni, Miele, and Pompeiano et al have proposed that the melatonin deficit in idiopathic scoliosis patients has an inhibitory effect on the vestibule-spinal activity which could lead to abnormal activities of the cervical and spinal muscles. Impaired vestibular information from the cerebellum to the vestibular cortical network or alteration of this cortical network could also ... http://press-news.org/51880-technitrader-proudly-presents-quot-fighter-traydr-quot.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 TechniTrader Proudly Presents: "Fighter Traydr " Staring Teknie and Traydr of Dogg Street fame! Follow along with the continuing Adventures of Teknie and Traydr as he learns how to trade the market. Enjoy the fun, humor, as Traydr tries his paw at learning to use a simulator to practice his trading skills. Watch Traydr as he transforms simulator trading into a whole new dog's game. He is such a sport! Has Traydr really learned his "lesson" this time? Find out by following all the Teknie and Traydr stories. There are 4 stories in ... http://press-news.org/51879-photographer-in-tampa-shares-seven-things-to-avoid-for-a-successful-wedding.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Being a photographer in Tampa, for over 20 years, doing over 3,600 weddings in Florida, we have learned some little things that would help your wedding, if you did not do and in some cases will save you money as you plan your wedding. 1. A UNITY CANDLE OUTDOORS 95% of the time when a couple attempts to light a Unity Candle outdoors, it fails. Even with a glass vase surrounding the candle, you still have to remove the vase to light it, and it can still be tricky to light. Solution: 1) You can do the Unity Candle indoors during the reception or 2) you can do a Sand ... http://press-news.org/51878-ventana-research-releases-benchmark-research-and-education-on-business-analytics-in-technology.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 New benchmark research from Ventana Research finds that just 15 percent of technology businesses have the highest Innovative level of maturity in their use of analytics, despite being part of the industry that has the more direct knowledge of the technology to advance people, process and information readiness in an organization. With business people in the technology sector under increasing pressure to operate more efficiently and make better decisions, it is important they comprehend the full potential of business analytics and how to best take advantage of them. This ... http://press-news.org/51877-plastic-surgeon-emphasizes-importance-of-choosing-qualified-doctor.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Dr. Michael A. Bogdan urges people to take adequate time to evaluate their options when choosing among the many plastic surgeons in Dallas. This comes as a result of multiple stories that have emerged in the media about unsatisfied cosmetic surgery patients who discovered that their surgeons did not actually specialize in plastic surgery. Dr. Bogdan notes that when people generalize about "good" and "bad" doctors, their opinions are often based on misinterpreted information. "People are frequently told that they need to find a board-certified ... http://press-news.org/51876-saas-itsm-solutions-see-rapid-growth.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 One of the biggest reasons businesses should consider SaaS based Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) solutions is simply because they are cheaper to run, maintain and purchase. Unlike traditional software which is sold conventionally with a user license and a purchasing fee, SaaS applications are usually priced on a subscription basis which can either reoccur at a monthly or yearly basis. However, unlike traditional software the upfront costs of running a SaaS based ITSM solution is lower than that of enterprise software. Often, the price is based on a number ... http://press-news.org/51875-new-credit-card-fraud-prevention-service-launched-with-a-largest-bin-database.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 FraudAssets.Com, a BIN database solution provider, is launching one of the largest BIN checker on the Internet. The BIN database can be downloaded in CSV format, or accessed via remote API. Why is there are need for a BIN database? Many business owners want to raise their businesses to the next level by going into e-commerce. That is, they want to enable credit and debit card payments on their website in order to increase market share and sales. This sounds like a great idea as the Internet has experienced tremendous growth and a website looks like the perfect platform ... http://press-news.org/51874-bleep-models-named-best-of-nyc-2011.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA), a New York based organization funded by local businesses, has awarded Bleep Models the 2011 Best of New York City award in the Model/Talent Management category. This prestigious recognition has been reserved for exceptional success achieved by local businesses. Awards are given based on information collected from internal sources and other third parties. President of Bleep Models, Kyle Aviance Quandel is quoted as saying, "We are honored to be the recipient of this coveted award. The USCA's acknowledgement underscores our ... http://press-news.org/51873-ornl-explores-proteins-in-yellowstone-bacteria-for-biofuel-inspiration.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Studies of bacteria first found in Yellowstone's hot springs are furthering efforts at the Department of Energy's BioEnergy Science Center toward commercially viable ethanol production from crops such as switchgrass. The current production of ethanol relies on the use of expensive enzymes that break down complex plant materials to yield sugars that are fermented into ethanol. One suggested cheaper alternative is consolidated bioprocessing, a streamlined process that uses microorganisms to break down the resistant biomass. "Consolidated bioprocessing is like a one-pot ... http://press-news.org/51872-report-seeks-to-integrate-microbes-into-climate-models.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The models used to understand how Earth's climate works include thousands of different variables from many scientific including atmospherics, oceanography, seismology, geology, physics and chemistry, but few take into consideration the vast effect that microbes have on climate. Now, a new report from the American Academy of Microbiology, "Incorporating Microbial Processes into Climate Models", offers a plan for integrating the latest understanding of the science of microbiology into climate models. "Climate scientists and microbiologists usually work in isolation from ... http://press-news.org/51871-cardiac-mri-shown-to-improve-diagnosis-in-patients-with-life-threatening-arrhythmias.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 VIDEO: Cardiologist Dr. James White of Western University has demonstrated the benefits of performing cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in cases where patients have been resuscitated after sudden cardiac death or... Click here for more information. New research from Western University, Canada, has demonstrated the benefits of performing Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) in cases where patients have been resuscitated after Sudden Cardiac Death or enter hospital ... http://press-news.org/51870-dna-barcoding-of-parasitic-worms-is-it-kosher.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 When rabbis from the Orthodox Union started finding worms in cans of sardines and capelin eggs, they turned to scientists at the American Museum of Natural History to answer a culturally significant dietary question: could these foods still be considered kosher? Using a technique called "DNA barcoding" at the Museum's Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics, researchers identified the species and life cycles of the parasitic worms to determine whether the food's preparation violated Jewish dietary laws. The results, which were recently published online in the Journal ... http://press-news.org/51869-nasa-sees-deadly-cyclone-giovanna-over-the-center-of-madagascar.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Cyclone Giovanna made landfall in eastern Madagascar very early on February 14 and continues tracking in a southwestern direction toward the Mozambique Channel. NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image when Giovanna's center was close to the capital city of Antananarivo, and NASA's TRMM satellite saw powerful towering thunderstorms around its center before it made landfall. According to BBC News, Giovanna made landfall near the eastern port city of Toamasina with winds gusting to 120 mph (194km). Giovanna brought heavy rain, and its strong winds flattened trees. Storm ... http://press-news.org/51868-different-bodies-different-minds.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 We like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, absorbing information, weighing it carefully, and making thoughtful decisions. But, as it turns out, we're kidding ourselves. Over the past few decades, scientists have shown there are many different internal and external factors influencing how we think, feel, communicate, and make decisions at any given moment. One particularly powerful influence may be our own bodies, according to new research reviewed in the December issue of Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological ... http://press-news.org/51867-nasa-sees-tropical-cyclone-jasmine-near-tonga.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Tropical Cyclone Jasmine is still lingering near the island nation of Tonga in the South Pacific and was captured in an infrared image from NASA's Aqua satellite. Jasmine is bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to some of Tonga's islands. When Aqua flew over Cyclone Jasmine on February 14, 2012 at 1241 UTC (7:41 a.m.), the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument captured an infrared image of its clouds. The image showed the strongest thunderstorms and heaviest rainfall appear to be on the northeastern quadrant of the storm. A gale warning ... http://press-news.org/51866-achooallergy-com-introduces-organic-offering-to-allergy-armor-bedding-line.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Known as a leader in the field of allergy bedding, AchooAllergy.com's Allergy Armor bedding line has been featured on the award-winning television show The Doctors and is recommended by over 4000 physicians annually. Extending this innovative line of bedding, AchooAllergy now offers another product aimed at improving the lives of allergy sufferers - the Allergy Armor Organic Cotton Blanket. Specially designed and crafted for individuals with asthma, allergies, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), the Allergy Armor organic cotton blanket is made with un-dyed, organically ... http://press-news.org/51865-orthopaedic-smart-device-provides-personalized-medicine.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 "The sensor provides opportunities to make specific and detailed diagnostics for a particular patient and to tailor care based on very objective and quantitative measures," said Eric H. Ledet, PhD, Assistant Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "This highly unique sensor is very small (4 mm diameter and 500 microns thick), is wireless, batteryless, and requires no telemetry within the body. Its simplicity makes it less prone to failure and very inexpensive to produce," Dr. Ledet explained. The orthopaedic implant acts as a carrier for the sensor. The wireless ... http://press-news.org/51864-immunization-for-mrsa-on-the-horizon.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Although only 2 percent of the American population that undergo total joint replacement surgery will suffer an infection, half of those infections are from MRSA. The results of a MRSA infection after a total joint replacement can be devastating. Currently, there is no effective treatment for MRSA-infected implants. With the increasing incidence of total joint replacement surgeries, the prevalence of MRSA-infected implants is expected to rise. A team of investigators from the University of Rochester Medical Center has developed a vaccine that can prevent bacterial ... http://press-news.org/51863-ornl-story-tips-february-2012.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 MATERIALS -- Next-generation electronics . . . Changing the behavior of a material isn't big magic – it's nanoscale chemistry. Alejandro Lopez-Bezanilla used the computing power of Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Jaguar supercomputer, America's fastest, to study the effects of adding oxygen, sulfur and hydrogen to nanoribbons made of boron nitride. The added elements changed the behavior of boron nitride – a good insulator – into that of a metal. That makes the material promising for faster computer chips and smarter cell phones. Stable, inexpensive boron nitride can ... http://press-news.org/51862-conventional-thought-on-acl-injury-mechanism-challenged.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 According to Timothy E. Hewett, PhD, FACSM, Director of Research, Ohio State University Sports Health and Performance Institute and Cincinnati Children's Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center, that injury occurs due to a tri-planar multi-dimensional combination of factors. "Sometimes in science we have a lot of clinical expertise and a lot of engineering expertise but we don't have much—what I call--'common sense-pertise'." "Is it just anterior translation that strains and tears the ACL? Is it just knee abduction or that inward motion that tears the ACL? Is it just ... http://press-news.org/51861-building-bone-from-cartilage.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A person has a tumor removed from her femur. A soldier is struck by an improvised explosive device and loses a portion of his tibia. A child undergoes chemotherapy for osteosarcoma but part of the bone dies as a result. Every year, millions of Americans sustain fractures that don't heal or lose bone that isn't successfully grafted. But a study presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco offers new hope for those who sustain these traumas. Orthopaedic researchers with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), ... http://press-news.org/51860-south-asians-living-with-coronary-disease-experience-lower-quality-of-life-study.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 In a first-of-its-kind study in Canada, Kevin Bainey of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry has discovered that South Asians who live in Alberta with coronary disease experience a lower quality of life. This adds to prior data that this group lives with more severe disease. Using the APPROACH registry, which captures information about all patients who undergo a coronary angiogram in Alberta, the research team analyzed data about quality of life and health status of this population. The validated survey results showed that South Asians' overall quality of life scored ... http://press-news.org/51859-protein-may-play-role-in-obesity-diabetes-aging.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a potent regulator of sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. The new findings may help scientists find better treatments for type 2 diabetes, obesity and other health problems caused by the body's inability to properly regulate blood sugar. The research is published online Feb. 13 in PLoS ONE. Fat and muscle cells in patients with type 2 diabetes become resistant to insulin, which normally causes them to take in glucose from the blood. The protein studied ... http://press-news.org/51858-internet-a-boost-for-answers-to-mental-health.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 University of Melbourne researchers have found Wikipedia is the most highly rated website for accessing information on mental-health related topics. The researchers assessed a range of on-line and print material on mental health-related topics and found that in the majority of cases, Wikipedia was the most highly rated in most domains. Content about mental health was extracted from 14 frequently accessed websites, including Wikipedia, Encyclopaedia Britannica and a psychiatry textbook. Text providing information about depression and schizophrenia was assessed. The ... http://press-news.org/51857-how-fast-you-walk-and-your-grip-in-middle-age-may-predict-dementia-stroke-risk.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 NEW ORLEANS – Simple tests such as walking speed and hand grip strength may help doctors determine how likely it is a middle-aged person will develop dementia or stroke. That's according to new research that was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28, 2012. "These are basic office tests which can provide insight into risk of dementia and stroke and can be easily performed by a neurologist or general practitioner," said Erica C. Camargo, MD, MSc, PhD, with Boston Medical Center. More ... http://press-news.org/51856-smoking-cessation-aide-varenicline-also-makes-drinking-less-enjoyable.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A new study has examined how smoking-cessation aide varenicline may reduce drinking. Results indicate that varenicline may reduce drinking by increasing alcohol's aversive effects. Specifically, varenicline may increase blood pressure, heart rate, as well as ratings of dysphoria and nausea. Varenicline is an effective smoking-cessation medication that may also reduce drinking. However, the means by which it might reduce drinking is unclear. A study of the effects of varenicline on subjective, physiological, and objective responses to low and moderate doses of alcohol ... http://press-news.org/51855-the-brain-s-caudate-nucleus-and-frontal-cortex-are-less-active-in-people-who-drink-more.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Alcohol abuse and dependence are common problems in the United States due to a number of factors, two of which may be social drinking by college students and young adults, and risk taking that may lead to heavier drinking later in life. A study of the neural underpinnings of risk-taking in young, non-dependent social drinkers has found that the caudate nucleus and frontal cortex regions of the brain show less activation in people who drink more heavily. Results will be published in the May 2012 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research and are currently ... http://press-news.org/51854-strict-parental-rules-about-drinking-can-curb-adolescent-impulses-to-drink.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Frequent drinking can establish changes in the processing of alcohol cues that can, in turn, facilitate renewed drinking unless the resulting impulse to drink is inhibited. A new study has looked at the interaction between automatically activated approach tendencies and adolescent ability and motivation to inhibit and reflect upon drinking behaviors. Results show that stricter parental rules about drinking are highly protective, especially for males. Frequent drinking can lead to changes in the processing of alcohol cues that can, in turn, facilitate renewed drinking ... http://press-news.org/51853-neighborhood-bar-density-linked-to-intimate-partner-violence-related-visits-to-emergency-department.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been linked to heavy drinking, and alcohol outlet density to violence. A new study looks at links between alcohol outlet densities and IPV-related Emergency Department (ED) visits. Findings showed that bars are positively related to IPV-related ED visits, while there is no relationship between restaurant density and IPV-related ED visits. Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been linked to heavy drinking, substance use by one or both partners, and living in a neighborhood characterized by poverty and social disadvantage. Alcohol ... http://press-news.org/51852-peripheral-artery-disease-undertreated-understudied-in-women.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Women with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, are two to three times more likely to have a stroke or heart attack than those without it ― yet it's often unrecognized and untreated, especially in women, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. The statement is published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association, in collaboration with the Vascular Disease Foundation and its Peripheral Artery Disease Coalition, recommends healthcare providers proactively increase awareness of and test women ... http://press-news.org/51851-should-low-molecular-weight-heparin-be-used-in-cancer-treatment.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Hamilton, ON - For decades, the blood thinner heparin has been used to prevent and treat blood clots. Could it be just as effective in treating cancer? In an editorial published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from McMaster University and the University at Buffalo suggest conclusive answers to key questions on the benefits of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for cancer patients remain elusive - despite promising results from large studies. Co-authors of the editorial are Dr. Elie Akl, associate professor in the Department of Medicine in ... http://press-news.org/51850-novel-tuberculosis-research-technology-published-in-jove.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one-third of the world's population is currently infected with tuberculosis bacteria. The bacteria is incredibly resistant to treatment, and despite its prevalence, very little is known about why it is so stress tolerant. But, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have been developing a new way of culturing tuberculosis bacteria, which could lead to new insights and treatments. "This is a significant step forward in TB research," said paper-author Dr. Anil Ojha, "because it shows in a very reproducible way how to ... http://press-news.org/51849-apex-turns-its-eye-to-dark-clouds-in-taurus.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The Taurus Molecular Cloud, in the constellation of Taurus (The Bull), lies about 450 light-years from Earth. This image shows two parts of a long, filamentary structure in this cloud, which are known as Barnard 211 and Barnard 213. Their names come from Edward Emerson Barnard's photographic atlas of the "dark markings of the sky", compiled in the early 20th century. In visible light, these regions appear as dark lanes, lacking in stars. Barnard correctly argued that this appearance was due to "obscuring matter in space". We know today that these dark markings are actually ... http://press-news.org/51848-drinking-alcohol-shrinks-critical-brain-regions-in-genetically-vulnerable-mice.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 UPTON, NY - Brain scans of two strains of mice imbibing significant quantities of alcohol reveal serious shrinkage in some brain regions - but only in mice lacking a particular type of receptor for dopamine, the brain's "reward" chemical. The study, conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and published in the May 2012 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, now online, provides new evidence that these dopamine receptors, known as DRD2, may play a protective role against alcohol-induced brain damage. "This study clearly ... http://press-news.org/51847-autoinjectors-offer-way-to-treat-prolonged-seizures.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Drug delivery into muscle using an autoinjector, akin to the EpiPen used to treat serious allergic reactions, is faster and may be a more effective way to stop status epilepticus, a prolonged seizure lasting longer than five minutes, according to a study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Status epilepticus is a potentially life-threatening emergency that causes 55,000 deaths each year. Anticonvulsant drugs are typically delivered intravenously (IV) as a first-line treatment. Starting an IV in a patient experiencing seizures can pose a challenge for paramedics ... http://press-news.org/51846-oral-nutritional-interventions-improve-nutritional-intake-and-qol-in-malnourished-cancer-patients.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Oral nutritional interventions help increase nutritional intake and improve some aspects of quality of life (QOL) in malnourished cancer patients or those who are at nutritional risk, but do not effect mortality, according to a study published February 15 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The American Cancer Society estimated 12 million new cancer diagnoses worldwide in 2007, expecting this to more than double in the next 50 years. While international guidelines have suggested a nutritional intervention with dietary advice and/or oral nutritional supplements ... http://press-news.org/51845-advisor-websites-announces-mobile-sites-for-financial-professionals.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Advisor Websites, a leading web-based software used by financial professionals to create and manage compliant websites, today announced the immediate release of its new mobile websites. The new feature gives advisory firms an edge in this extremely competitive market and meets the needs of the consumer. With Advisor Websites for Mobile, financial professionals can now reach the broadest possible audience using a mobile site that works on every popular mobile, tablet and e-reader. Advisor Websites for Mobile is the newest addition to Advisor Websites' growing list of ... http://press-news.org/51844-prions-play-powerful-role-in-the-survival-and-evolution-of-wild-yeast-strains.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (February 15, 2012) – Prions, the much-maligned proteins most commonly known for causing "mad cow" disease, are commonly used in yeast to produce beneficial traits in the wild. Moreover, such traits can be passed on to subsequent generations and eventually become "hard-wired" into the genome, contributing to evolutionary change. Prions were first found to produce heritable new traits more than a decade ago in laboratory studies of simple baker's yeast. The key discovery then was that some proteins could spontaneously switch from a normal shape into a ... http://press-news.org/51843-study-explains-high-platelets-in-ovarian-cancer-patients-survival-reduced.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 HOUSTON - Highly elevated platelet levels fuel tumor growth and reduce the survival of ovarian cancer patients, an international team of researchers led by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer center reports in the New England Journal of Medicine. By pinpointing a powerful cause-and-effect relationship at the heart of a clinical observation that dates back more than 100 years, the team's findings reveal a new factor in cancer progression and new potential approaches for treatment. "We've long known that ovarian cancer patients often have markedly ... http://press-news.org/51842-tiny-chameleons-discovered-in-madagascar.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Four new species of miniaturized lizards have been identified in Madagascar. These lizards, just tens of millimeters from head to tail and in some cases small enough to stand on the head of a match, rank among the smallest reptiles in the world. The full report can be found in the Feb. 15 issue of the open access journal PLoS ONE. The researchers, led by Frank Glaw of the Zoological State Collection of Munich in Germany, also conducted a genetic analysis to determine that the mini lizards, though similar in appearance, are in fact distinct species. The smallest of the ... http://press-news.org/51841-study-shows-that-urinary-mercury-is-not-correlated-with-autism.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A recent study finds no statistically significant correlation between urinary mercury levels and autism, according to a Feb. 15 report in the open access journal PLoS ONE. There has been some concern that mercury may play a role in autism development. To investigate one aspect of this link, Barry Wright of North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust led a team of researchers in a study of 56 children with autism spectrum disorders, and mainstream, special school and sibling controls. The team found that the group with autism did not have elevated or reduced levels of ... http://press-news.org/51840-organic-farming-improves-pollination-success-in-strawberries.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Organic farms produce strawberries with fewer malformations and a higher proportion of fully pollinated berries relative to conventional forms, according to a Feb. 15 report in the open access journal PLoS ONE. The study, led by Georg Andersson of Lund University in Sweden, investigated the effect of organic farming compared to conventional. They found that the pollination success increased greatly with organic farming, and speculate that this effect may be due to an increase in insect pollinator abundance and/or diversity. They also determined that this effect was apparent ... http://press-news.org/51839-mutations-in-gigantic-gene-responsible-for-common-heart-muscle-disease.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 BOSTON, MA—Mutations in TTN—the largest gene in the human genome—cause idiopathic (unknown cause) dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a common form of heart failure, according to a study by Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) researchers. The TTN gene encodes a protein that functions as a scaffold for assembly of contractile proteins in muscle cells and also regulates the production of force in cardiac muscle cells. Because of its enormous size, the TTN gene was, until recently, too difficult to sequence and analyze in large numbers of patients. But with the development of ... http://press-news.org/51838-smoking-cessation-aide-shows-promise-as-alcoholism-treatment.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A medication commonly used to help people stop smoking may have an unanticipated positive side effect for an entirely different vice: drinking alcohol. A new study by University of Chicago researchers finds that varenicline, sold as Chantix, increases the negative effects of alcohol and therefore could hold promise as a treatment for alcoholism. A group of heavy-to-moderate social drinkers given a single dose varenicline three hours before an alcoholic beverage reported increased dysphoria and reduced "liking," even when researchers controlled for the effects of nausea ... http://press-news.org/51837-new-drugs-show-promise-for-preventing-absence-seizures-in-children-ubc-research.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A team led by a University of British Columbia professor has developed a new class of drugs that completely suppress absence seizures – a brief, sudden loss of consciousness – in rats, and which are now being tested in humans. Absence seizures, also known as "petit mal seizures," are a symptom of epilepsy, most commonly experienced by children. During such episodes, the person looks awake but dazed. The seizures, arising from a flurry of high-frequency signals put out by the neurons of the thalamus, can be dangerous if they occur while a person is swimming or driving, ... http://press-news.org/51836-goat-kids-can-develop-accents.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The ability to change vocal sounds (vocal plasticity) and develop an accent is potentially far more widespread in mammals than previously believed, according to new research on goats from Queen Mary, University of London. Vocal plasticity is the ability of an individual to modify the sound of their voice according to their social environment. Humans benefit from an extreme form of vocal plasticity which allows us to produce a wide range of sounds and accents, but in most other mammals (except, for example, bats and whales) vocalisations were thought to be genetically ... http://press-news.org/51835-owning-a-dog-encourages-exercise-in-pregnant-women.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The study of more than 11,000 pregnant women, in partnership with Mars Petcare, showed that those who owned dogs were approximately 50% more likely to achieve the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day through high levels of brisk walking than those without dogs. Scientists suggest that as it is a low-risk exercise, walking a dog could form part of a broader strategy to improve the health of pregnant women. Previous studies have shown that maternal obesity and large weight gain during pregnancy has adverse outcomes for mother and child. Studies show, for example, that ... http://press-news.org/51834-national-trial-shows-autoinjectors-faster-more-effective-than-iv-lines-in-stopping-seizures.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 CINCINNATI -- As part of the first national, randomized clinical trial to study two methods of drug delivery for seizing patients, researchers have shown that using an auto-injector, similar to an EpiPen, to deliver anticonvulsant medication stops prolonged seizures more quickly and effectively than drug delivery through an IV line. The research, which will be published in the Feb. 16 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine, was conducted as part of the Rapid Anticonvulsant Medication Prior to Arrival Trial (RAMPART), which included University of Cincinnati (UC) ... http://press-news.org/51833-finnish-research-organisation-vtt-combines-mobile-phone-technology-and-microscopy.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the leading multi-technological applied research organisation in Northern Europe, has developed an optical accessory that turns an ordinary camera phone into a high-resolution microscope. The device is accurate to one hundredth of a millimetre. Among those who will benefit from the device are the printing industry, consumers, the security business, and even health care professionals. A new Finnish enterprise called KeepLoop Oy and VTT are already exploring the commercial potential of the invention. The first industrial applications ... http://press-news.org/51832-genetic-mutation-implicated-in-broken-heart.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 BOSTON, MA (February 15, 2012) — For decades, researchers have sought a genetic explanation for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a weakening and enlargement of the heart that puts an estimated 1.6 million Americans at risk of heart failure each year. Because idiopathic DCM occurs as a familial disorder, researchers have long searched for genetic causes, but for most patients the etiology for their heart disease remained unknown. Now, new work from the lab of Christine Seidman, a Howard Hughes Investigator and the Thomas W. Smith Professor of Medicine and Genetics ... http://press-news.org/51831-improved-emergency-treatment-for-prolonged-seizures.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 When a person is experiencing a prolonged convulsive seizure, quick medical intervention is critical. With every passing minute, the seizure becomes harder to stop, and can place the patient at risk of brain damage and death. This is why paramedics are trained to administer anticonvulsive medications as soon as possible -- traditionally giving them intravenously before arriving at the hospital. Now a major clinical trial has shown that an even faster method that involves injecting the drugs into the thigh muscle using an autoinjector (similar to a pre-loaded syringe) ... http://press-news.org/51830-lava-formations-in-western-us-linked-to-rip-in-giant-slab-of-earth.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Like a stream of air shooting out of an airplane's broken window to relieve cabin pressure, scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego say lava formations in eastern Oregon are the result of an outpouring of magma forced out of a breach in a massive slab of Earth. Their new mechanism explaining how such a large volume of magma was generated is published in the Feb. 16 issue of the journal Nature. For years scientists who study the processes underlying the planet's shifting tectonic plates and how they shape the planet have debated the origins of ... http://press-news.org/51829-black-hole-came-from-a-shredded-galaxy.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have found a cluster of young, blue stars encircling the first intermediate-mass black hole ever discovered. The presence of the star cluster suggests that the black hole was once at the core of a now-disintegrated dwarf galaxy. The discovery of the black hole and the star cluster has important implications for understanding the evolution of supermassive black holes and galaxies. "For the first time, we have evidence on the environment, and thus the origin, of this middle-weight black hole," said Mathieu Servillat, who worked ... http://press-news.org/51828-plasmas-torn-apart.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 VIDEO: An argon plasma jet forms a rapidly growing corkscrew, known as a kink instability. This instability causes an even faster-developing behavior called a Rayleigh-Taylor instability, in which ripples grow and... Click here for more information. PASADENA, Calif.—January saw the biggest solar storm since 2005, generating some of the most dazzling northern lights in recent memory. The source of that storm—and others like it—was the sun's magnetic field, described by ... http://press-news.org/51827-tool-assessing-how-community-health-centers-deliver-medical-home-care-may-be-flawed.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 On the health front, the poor often have at least two things going against them: a lack of insurance and chronic illnesses, of which diabetes is among the most common. The federal Affordable Care Act would expand the capacity of the nation's 8,000 community health centers to provide care for low-income, largely minority patients — from the current 20 million to about 40 million by 2015. The federal government is also trying to ensure that these community health centers deliver high-quality primary care, including diabetes care. A crucial part of this is the implementation ... http://press-news.org/51826-astronomers-watch-delayed-broadcast-of-a-rare-celestial-eruption.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Pasadena, CA— Eta Carinae, one of the most massive stars in our Milky Way galaxy, unexpectedly increased in brightness in the 19th century. For ten years in the mid-1800s it was the second-brightest star in the sky. (Now it is not even in the top 100.) The increase in luminosity was so great that it earned the rare title of Great Eruption. New research from a team including Carnegie's Jose Prieto, now at Princeton University, has used a "light echo" technique to demonstrate that this eruption was much different than previously thought. Their work is published Feb. 16 in ... http://press-news.org/51825-contraceptive-preferences-among-young-latinos-related-to-sexual-decision-making.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Half of the young adult Latino men and women responding to a survey in rural Oregon acknowledge not using regular effective contraception – despite expressing a desire to avoid pregnancy, according to a new Oregon State University study. Researchers say the low rate of contraception among sexually active 18- to 25-year-olds needs to be addressed – and not just among Latino populations. Research has shown many young adults from all backgrounds eschew contraception for many reasons including the mistaken belief that they or their partners cannot get pregnant. "The ... http://press-news.org/51824-complexities-in-caregiving-at-the-end-of-life.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Faced with the inevitability of death, we all wish for good caregiving during the final stage of our lives. A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University shows that non-pharmacological caregiving at the end of life in specialized palliative care is not as basic as one might believe but is based on complex professional decisions that weave physical, psychosocial and existential dimensions into a functional whole. The researchers have found that particularly important aspects of palliative care are an aesthetically pleasing, safe and comfortable environment, ... http://press-news.org/51823-new-miniature-grasshopper-like-insect-is-first-member-of-its-family-from-belize.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Scientists at the University of Illinois, USA have discovered a new species of tiny, grasshopper-like insect in the tropical rainforests of the Toledo District in southern Belize. Dr Sam Heads and Dr Steve Taylor co-authored a paper, published in the open access journal ZooKeys, documenting the discovery and naming the new species Ripipteryx mopana. The name commemorates the Mopan people – a Mayan group, native to the region. "Belize is famous for its biodiversity, although very little is known about the insect fauna of the southern part of the country. This is particularly ... http://press-news.org/51822-research-highlights-urgent-need-to-tackle-low-number-of-organ-donors-from-bme-communities.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 There is an urgent need to increase the number of organ donors from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups in countries with a strong tradition of immigration, such as the UK, USA, Canada and the Netherlands, in order to tackle inequalities in access and waiting times. That is the key finding of a research paper on ethnicity and transplants, published by the Journal of Renal Care in a free online supplement that includes 15 studies on different aspects of diabetes and kidney disease. "BME groups are disproportionately affected by kidney problems for a number of ... http://press-news.org/51821-green-spaces-reduce-stress-levels-of-jobless-study-shows.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Stress levels of unemployed people are linked more to their surroundings than their age, gender, disposable income, and degree of deprivation, a study shows. The presence of parks and woodland in economically deprived areas may help people cope better with job losses, post traumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue and anxiety, researchers say. They found that people's stress levels are directly related to the amount of green space in their area – the more green space, the less stressed a person is likely to be. Researchers measured stress by taking saliva samples ... http://press-news.org/51820-low-carbon-technologies-no-quick-fix-say-researchers.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A drastic switch to low carbon-emitting technologies, such as wind and hydroelectric power, may not yield a reduction in global warming until the latter part of this century, research published today suggests. Furthermore, it states that technologies that offer only modest reductions in greenhouse gases, such as the use of natural gas and perhaps carbon capture and storage, cannot substantially reduce climate risk in the next 100 years. The study, published today, Thursday 16 February, in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research Letters, claims that the rapid ... http://press-news.org/51819-stretching-helices-help-keep-muscles-together.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 VIDEO: When myomesin is pulled, as it is when muscles contract and extend, its helices (green) unfold. This strategy, discovered by scientists at EMBL Hamburg, enables the elastic part of the... Click here for more information. In this video, a protein called myomesin does its impression of Mr. Fantastic, the leader of the Fantastic Four of comic book fame, who performed incredible feats by stretching his body. Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in ... http://press-news.org/51818-new-molecule-discovered-in-fight-against-allergy.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a new molecule that could offer the hope of new treatments for people allergic to the house dust mite. The team of immunologists led by Dr Amir Ghaem-Maghami and Professor Farouk Shakib in the University's School of Molecular Medical Sciences have identified the molecule DC-SIGN which appears to play a role in damping down the body's allergic response to the house dust mite . The molecule can be found on the surface of the immune cells which play a key role in the recognition of a major allergen from house dust ... http://press-news.org/51817-new-method-makes-it-easier-to-treat-prostate-and-pancreatic-cancer.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Laser light in combination with certain drugs – known as photodynamic therapy – can destroy cancer tumours, but is today used mostly to cure skin cancer. The reason that internal tumours are not treated with the method is that the technology does not exist to check that the precise amount of light is administered. However, software developed by researchers in atomic physics at Lund University in Sweden looks like being able to solve the problem. "I think we are about to see a real breakthrough, both for us and for other research groups around the world who conduct research ... http://press-news.org/51816-toyota-recalls-made-no-dent-on-their-brand.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A study from North Carolina State University shows that Toyota's safety-related recalls that began in 2009 made little to no impact on how consumers perceived the brand. "These findings highlight the importance of establishing and maintaining a reputation for quality," says Dr. Robert Hammond, an assistant professor of economics at NC State and lead author of a paper describing the study. "Not only will it help you sell cars in the first place, but it will help you weather public scrutiny in the event of a recall." Hammond launched the study because he wanted to see ... http://press-news.org/51815-mill-creek-dentist-encourages-patients-to-leave-reviews-on-google.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Drs. Chad Slocum and Sara Lundgaard, Mill Creek dentists, encourage patients to visit their Google places page to write a review of their experience with Penny Creek Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. A husband and wife dental team, Drs. Slocum and Lundgaard, dentists in Mill Creek, WA, value their patients' opinions and urge them to leave their reviews to further expand the practice's services and to provide other patients with confidence for their next appointment. "We are proud to utilize proven techniques and procedures with state-of-the-art technology to enable ... http://press-news.org/51814-new-regulations-fail-to-make-tv-food-adverts-healthier-for-children.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Despite new regulations restricting UK TV advertisements for food, children are still exposed to the same level of advertising for junk foods which are high in fat, salt and sugar, researchers have found. Unexpectedly, academics at Newcastle University also found that since the new restrictions were introduced five years ago, viewers of all ages are seeing many more adverts for unhealthy foods. In work funded by National Prevention Research Initiative and published today in PLoS ONE, the team describe how they examined the nutritional content of TV ads 6 months before ... http://press-news.org/51813-cosmetic-dentist-in-fort-lauderdale-thanks-his-patients-for-continual-dedication-and-support.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 For 2011, Dr. Robert Stanton, cosmetic dentist in Fort Lauderdale, is pleased to announce that Stanton Dental Excellence was the highest rated dental practice in Broward County. With help from his loyal and devoted patients, Dr. Stanton is excited that his patients have been so supportive in Stanton Dental Excellence, allowing them to provide exceptional care in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area. "It is always reassuring when your patients share their dental experiences with their friends and family. Thanks to the referrals of all of our loyal and devoted patients, ... http://press-news.org/51812-many-babies-born-to-immigrants-are-being-labeled-too-small-incorrectly.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 TORONTO, Ont. -- One of the first things people ask new parents is how much does their baby weigh. For some immigrant parents, especially South Asians, the question may be stressful. Many of their newborns are incorrectly diagnosed as being significantly underweight, meaning they could be at higher risk of developmental issues. Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital say many of these infants are in fact the correct birthweight for their ethnic group and should not be compared to those of babies of Canadian-born mothers. The researchers, led by Dr. Joel Ray, have developed ... http://press-news.org/51811-autism-affects-motor-skills-study-indicates.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Children with autism often have problems developing motor skills, such as running, throwing a ball or even learning how to write. But scientists have not known whether those difficulties run in families or are linked to autism. New research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis points to autism as the culprit. Their findings were reported in the journal Autism. "From our results, it looks like motor impairments may be part of the autism diagnosis, rather than a trait genetically carried in the family," says lead author Claudia List Hilton, PhD, assistant ... http://press-news.org/51810-western-springs-orthodontist-now-offering-clear-convenient-and-comfortable-invisalign.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Dr. Joseph Kizior, orthodontist in La Grange, Western Springs, and Brookfield, is pleased to offer patients Invisalign. Teens and adults with crooked teeth can now straighten their smiles comfortably and discreetly with invisible cosmetic braces. Western Springs Invisalign involves creating a series of custom aligners that perfectly fit each patient's teeth at every phase of treatment. As the aligners are worn and switched out for a new set every two weeks, the teeth slowly shift into the desired position. Apart from an enhanced smile and straighter teeth, there are ... http://press-news.org/51809-nationwide-radium-testing-of-groundwater-shows-most-susceptible-regions-central-us-and-east.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Groundwater in aquifers on the East Coast and in the Central U.S. has the highest risk of contamination from radium, a naturally occurring radioactive element and known carcinogen. According to a study conducted by the USGS, radium was detected in concentrations that equaled or exceeded U.S. Environmental Protection Agency drinking water standards in more than one in five wells tested in the Mid-Continent and Ozark Plateau Cambro-Ordovician aquifer systems, underlying parts of Ark., Ill., Ind., Iowa, Mich., Minn., Mo, and Wis.; and the North Atlantic Coastal Plain aquifer ... http://press-news.org/51808-in-the-mouth-smoking-zaps-healthy-bacteria-welcomes-pathogens.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease. Despite the daily disturbance of brushing and flossing, the mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria. New research shows that the mouth of a smoker is a much more chaotic, diverse ecosystem—and is much more susceptible to invasion by harmful bacteria. As a group, smokers suffer from higher rates of oral diseases -- especially gum disease -- than do nonsmokers, which is a challenge ... http://press-news.org/51807-social-savvy-little-rock-dentist-creates-engaging-presence-on-facebook.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Dr. Blake Weber, experienced dentist in Little Rock, AR, is well-known for his commitment to maintaining the newest technologies available in order to better treat and communicate the importance of oral health to his patients. Now social-savvy patients can stay on top of the latest practice news, treatment options and dentistry trends by following their Little Rock cosmetic dentist on the popular social media site, Facebook. With more than 800 million users, Facebook is undoubtedly a place that people are spending a great deal of time. Recognizing the potential reach ... http://press-news.org/51806-report-assesses-management-contracts-impact-on-nnsa-national-security-laboratories.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 WASHINGTON -- Scientists and engineers at the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) three national security laboratories appear committed to their work and core mission of maintaining the country's nuclear weapons stockpile, but according to a new National Research Council report, a "broken relationship" between NNSA and the labs threatens to erode the quality of the scientific research and engineering being conducted there. The committee that wrote the report said that an intrusive degree of oversight stemming from past security and safety concerns at one ... http://press-news.org/51805-children-may-have-highest-exposure-to-titanium-dioxide-nanoparticles.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Children may be receiving the highest exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide in candy, which they eat in amounts much larger than adults, according to a new study. Published in ACS' journal, Environmental Science & Technology, it provides the first broadly based information on amounts of the nanomaterial – a source of concern with regard to its potential health and environmental effects – in a wide range of consumer goods. In the study, Paul Westerhoff, Ph.D., and colleagues point out that titanium dioxide is a common additive to many consumer products, from food ... http://press-news.org/51804-milpitas-dentist-shares-patient-reviews-for-increased-confidence.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 When patients receive dental treatment their first reaction is to tell friends and family of their experience. For that reason, Dr. Khoury, Milpitas dentist, invites patients to not only share their positive experiences with their friends and family, but to also share it with other patients by leaving reviews of Montague Dental Excellence online. The patient reviews allow Drs. Khoury and Kolnes, dentists in Milpitas, to not only improve upon the office's practices, but it also encourages new patients to make appointments at Montague Dental Excellence knowing their next ... http://press-news.org/51803-hubble-finds-relic-of-a-shredded-galaxy.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Astronomers know how massive stars collapse to form small black holes a few times the mass of the Sun. However, it is not clear how supermassive black holes, which can have masses of millions or even billions of times the Sun's, form in the cores of galaxies. One idea is that supermassive black holes may build up through the merger of small and mid-sized black holes, a view supported by a new study using Hubble. Sean Farrell of the Sydney Institute for Astronomy in Australia and the University of Leicester, UK, discovered a middleweight black hole in 2009 using the European ... http://press-news.org/51802-dentist-in-dania-continues-dental-education-for-improved-performance.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Just as Dr. Tamara Rojas, dentist in Dania, ensures her patients have the most up-to-date dental health care information, she also maintains education for herself. Dr. Rojas continues educational courses to stay on top of the cutting edge advancements in dentistry. Whether to enrich lives, follow a new dream, or to simply challenge themselves, the pursuit of lifelong learning is experienced through ongoing training in dentistry, which is more important to Dr. Rojas, periodontist in Hallandale, than ever before. Continuing dental education is essential for anyone working ... http://press-news.org/51801-female-cancer-survivors-have-worse-health-behaviors-than-women-with-no-cancer-history.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 TAMPA, Fla. – A recent study conducted by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., has found that female cancer survivors receiving screening mammography have "worse health behaviors" than women receiving mammography screening and who had never had cancer. The study was published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Clinical Oncology. Researchers surveyed 19,948 women age 35 and older presenting for screening mammography with no prior breast cancer and compared their responses of 2,713 cancer survivors, also ... http://press-news.org/51800-monroeville-chiropractor-helps-patients-feel-better-this-year-with-free-initial-visit.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 With a new year, Dr. Brent Shealer, Monroeville chiropractor, focuses on helping patients achieve a healthy body and feeling better with a free initial visit. Shealer Chiropractic serves the Monroeville, Penn Hills and Forest Hills greater area, offering patients a new alternative to feeling better and healthier this New Year. "A New Year brings way to so many new opportunities, so why not start your year off on the right track feeling healthy and better about yourself? I am happy to offer my patients a free initial visit to jumpstart their year feeling better ... http://press-news.org/51799-psychiatric-diagnoses-why-no-one-is-satisfied.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- As the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is revised for the first time since 1994, controversy about psychiatric diagnosis is reaching a fever pitch. Suggested changes to the definitions of autism spectrum disorders and depression, among others, are eliciting great concerns. However, there are larger concerns about the DSM as a whole. "Almost no one likes the DSM, but no one knows what to do about it," said University of Michigan psychiatrist Randolph Nesse. The current round of revisions is the fifth since the DSM was originally ... http://press-news.org/51798-women-up-to-5-times-more-likely-to-suffer-joint-injuries.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Over the past decade, we have seen a surge in the number of female athletes pushing themselves to achieve greatness. While females and males may be on even playing fields in many cases within the sports world, recent research shows that female athletes are five times more likely to suffer joint injuries than their male counterparts. Dr. Ralph Venuto (http://www.drvenuto.com/), an orthopedic surgeon and California sports medicine specialist, has seen a rise in the number of female athletes his practice has treated for joint injuries over the past decade. "There are ... http://press-news.org/51797-using-online-patient-communities-and-new-trial-approaches-to-optimize-clinical-research.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 DENVER - As oncologists already know and newly diagnosed lung cancer patients learn, the kind of treatment given to patients is increasingly becoming dependent on the specific gene mutation present in the cancer. But, as lung cancer moves from being one common disease to multiple different diseases at the molecular level, learning about and getting access to the right treatment within clinical trials can be challenging for these subpopulations of patients that may be widely dispersed around the globe. Dr. Howard (Jack) West, medical director of the Thoracic Oncology Program ... http://press-news.org/51796-climate-change-may-increase-risk-of-water-shortages-in-hundreds-of-us-counties-by-2050.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 More than 1 in 3 counties in the United States could face a "high" or "extreme" risk of water shortages due to climate change by the middle of the 21st century, according to a new study in ACS's Journal of Environmental Science & Technology. The new report concluded that 7 in 10 of the more than 3,100 U.S. counties could face "some" risk of shortages of fresh water for drinking, farming and other uses. It includes maps that identify the counties at risk of shortages. In the analysis, Sujoy B. Roy, Ph.D., and colleagues explain that population growth is expected to increase ... http://press-news.org/51795-cognac-wellerlane-attends-nycda-s-destiny-rising.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Long Island Exchange Columnist Cognac Wellerlane attended the January 16th performance of "Destiny Rising" at The Joyce Theater in New York City. The event was put together by The New York City Dancers Alliance's choreographers and alumni. The highlight of the evening was the attention given to the foundation's scholarship fund, set to benefit future dancers across the nation. The scholarship organization surpassed its goal of raising a million dollars in 2011. Instead, the fund raised $3 million and benefited fifty different young recipients who have plans ... http://press-news.org/51794-oncolytic-virus-extends-survival-in-medulloblastoma-model.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Disseminated medulloblastoma is particularly lethal and requires extensive radiation therapy to the brain, which can cause brain damage. An oncolytic measles virus has shown effectiveness in a new model of disseminated human medulloblastoma. COLUMBUS, Ohio – A strain of measles virus engineered to kill cancer cells prolongs survival in a model of medulloblastoma that is disseminated in the fluid around the brain, according to a new study by researchers at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer ... http://press-news.org/51793-computer-sleuthing-helps-unravel-rna-s-role-in-cellular-function.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Computer engineers may have just provided the medical community a new way of figuring out exactly how one of the three building blocks of life forms and functions. University of Central Florida Engineering Assistant Professor Shaojie Zhang used a complex computer program to analyze RNA motifs – the subunits that make up RNA (ribonucleic acid). RNA is one of three building blocks of life along with DNA and proteins. Knowing how all three building blocks work together and how they go awry will go a long way to understanding what causes diseases and how to treat them. While ... http://press-news.org/51792-the-florida-keys-take-over-penn-station.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Not since Henry Flagler's Railroad has it been possible to step off a New York train into The Florida Keys. But that's exactly what commuters in The Big Apple will experience for the month of February.  In addition to national and local television, print and on-line marketing for The Florida Keys & Key West, Tinsley Advertising will employ a "Station Domination" program in Penn Station. As Amtrak, Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit commuters make their way into Manhattan, they will be met with beautiful, soothing images of The Florida Keys. A multi-image ... http://press-news.org/51791-quick-cash-auto-cash-for-car-service-business-directory.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Quick Cash Auto, Long Island's best cash-for-car service, expanded its website www.quickcashauto.com. After much work and inquiry into customer satisfaction, the team at Quick Cash Auto has equipped the easy-to-use website with a business directory. Online users can now browse and search cash for car services in all fifty states, in addition to locating dealerships around the country. The new business directory is up and running and can be accessed directly through the website. The interactive directory allows online users to submit auto-dealer listings by way of the ... http://press-news.org/51790-diabetes-may-start-in-the-intestines-research-suggests.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have made a surprising discovery about the origin of diabetes. Their research suggests that problems controlling blood sugar — the hallmark of diabetes — may begin in the intestines. The new study, in mice, may upend long-held theories about the causes of the disease. Because insulin is produced in the pancreas and sugar is stored in the liver, many scientists have looked to those organs for the underlying causes of diabetes. The findings are reported Feb. 16 in the journal Cell Host & Microbe. In ... http://press-news.org/51789-uniqlo-spring-summer-2012-collection.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 UNIQLO ONE PIECE UT collection - Spring / Summer 2012 In the golden age of pirates fighting over One Piece, the legendary treasure of the King of Pirates Gold Roger, a boy named Luffy sets out to become king of the pirates. The adventure story covers how Luffy becomes mixed up in a variety of incidents, discovering friendship and forming bonds along the way. In 2009,One Piece marked its 10th year of broadcast in Japan, and it is still loved by a wide range of viewers from children to adults. The men's UNIQLO One Piece collection is available in stores now priced ... http://press-news.org/51788-promising-early-results-with-therapeutic-cancer-vaccines.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 New Rochelle, NY, February 15, 2012—Therapeutic cancer vaccines, which stimulate the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, are being used in combination with conventional chemotherapy with growing success, as described in several illuminating articles in Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (http://www.liebertpub.com). These articles are available free online at http://www.liebertpub.com/cbr The U.S. FDA recently approved the first cancer therapeutic vaccine for treatment of metastatic prostate ... http://press-news.org/51787-ocean-energy-market-and-jones-act-subject-of-feb-22-workboat-com-webinar-findings-from-recent.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 How will the Jones Act impact the U.S. market for ocean energy? "Ocean Energy Service Vessel Requirements and the Jones Act" will be the topic of the next WorkBoat.com webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. (eastern). "As the East Coast of the U.S. increases its activities in offshore energy, offshore service vessels will be extremely important," said David Krapf, editor in chief of WorkBoat magazine and WorkBoat.com. "This webinar will illustrate the projected U.S. market for ocean energy service and supply vessels, and how the Jones Act may ... http://press-news.org/51786-dust-from-industrial-scale-processing-of-nanomaterials-carries-high-explosion-risk.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 With expanded industrial-scale production of nanomaterials fast approaching, scientists are reporting indications that dust generated during processing of nanomaterials may explode more easily than dust from wheat flour, cornstarch and most other common dust explosion hazards. Their article in ACS' journal Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research indicates that nanomaterial dust could explode due to a spark with only 1/30th the energy needed to ignite sugar dust — the cause of the 2008 Portwentworth, Georgia, explosion that killed 13 people, injured 42 people and destroyed ... http://press-news.org/51785-mayo-clinic-hospitalization-of-us-underage-drinkers-common-costs-755-million-a-year.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Hospitalization for underage drinking is common in the United States, and it comes with a price tag -- the estimated total cost for these hospitalizations is about $755 million per year, a Mayo Clinic study has found. Researchers also found geographic and demographic differences in the incidence of alcohol-related hospital admissions. The findings were published online today in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Of the roughly 40,000 youth ages 15 to 20 hospitalized in 2008, the most recent data available, 79 percent were drunk when they arrived at ... http://press-news.org/51784-cadiz-festival-in-spain-is-on-its-way.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Cadiz, thought to be one of the oldest cities in Spain, is home to the third largest carnival in the world - Cadiz Carnival. So important is the carnival in Cadiz that many parts of this ancient walled city are closed for up to a month in preparation for the celebration. In anticipation of the festival, the local carnival association sponsors a musical contest. Informal groups - chirigotas, cuartetos, corors, comparsas and romanceros - show off their musical talents with satirical compositions and comedic acts poking fun at local, national and international politics, and ... http://press-news.org/51783-extreme-summer-temperatures-occur-more-frequently.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 LIVERMORE, Calif. --Extreme summer temperatures are already occurring more frequently in the United States, and will become normal by mid-century if the world continues on a business as usual schedule of emitting greenhouse gases. By analyzing observations and results obtained from climate models, a study led by Phil Duffy of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory showed that previously rare high summertime (June, July and August) temperatures are already occurring more frequently in some regions of the 48 contiguous United States. "The observed increase in the ... http://press-news.org/51782-stem-cell-study-in-mice-offers-hope-for-treating-heart-attack-patients.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A UCSF stem cell study conducted in mice suggests a novel strategy for treating damaged cardiac tissue in patients following a heart attack. The approach potentially could improve cardiac function, minimize scar size, lead to the development of new blood vessels – and avoid the risk of tissue rejection. In the investigation, reported online in the journal PLoS ONE, (http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0030329) the researchers isolated and characterized a novel type of cardiac stem cell from the heart tissue of middle-aged mice following ... http://press-news.org/51781-maple-casino-player-wins-50-549-76-on-2nd-day-of-playing.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 This month is seeing a string of big winners in the Vegas Partner Lounge Online Casino and one of the most recent and most surprising is the $ 50, 549.76 jackpot that was won by J.R. who only registered two days prior to her big win. Another shocker is that J.R.'s first deposit was only $200, making her win even more impressive. This news is great for the casino and players alike as it boosts the morale of players and also proves that winning is always possible. Casino manager and spokesperson for Maple Casino, Charlotte Jackson, had this to say, "On behalf of ... http://press-news.org/51780-u-s-district-court-preliminarily-approves-class-action-settlement-in-action-against-debt-collector.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio granted preliminary approval to a class action settlement for unlawful debt collection practices by a law firm based in Lebanon, Ohio. The class action lawsuit was brought by the law firm of Minnillo & Jenkins, Co. LPA on behalf of Zachary Langendorfer. The complaint alleges that the Lebanon law firm of Kaufman & Florence filed collection suits in the Lebanon Municipal Court on behalf of Lebanon Citizens National Bank and against consumers who lived in other counties, which violates the Fair Debt Collection ... http://press-news.org/51779-ucla-scientists-report-link-between-traumatic-brain-injury-post-traumatic-stress-disorder.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 UCLA life scientists and their colleagues have provided the first evidence of a causal link between traumatic brain injury and an increased susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder. Their new study, published Feb. 15 in the in the journal Biological Psychology, also suggests that people who suffer even a mild traumatic brain injury are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder and should take precautions to avoid stressful situations for at least some period of time. The motivation behind the study, which was conducted in rats, was the observed correlation ... http://press-news.org/51778-out-of-africa-data-fail-to-support-language-origin-in-africa.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 In the beginning was the word – yes, but where exactly? Last year, Quentin Atkinson, a cultural anthropologist at Auckland University in New Zealand, proposed that the cradle of language could be localized in the southwest of Africa. The report, which appeared in Science, one of the world's leading scholarly journals, was seized upon by the media and caused something of a sensation. Now however, linguist Michael Cysouw from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich has published a commentary in Science which argues that this neat "Out-of-Africa" hypothesis for the ... http://press-news.org/51777-does-it-really-matter-who-our-elected-judges-are-why-the-judicial-campaign-in-howard-county.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Let's be clear: I'm going to make a pitch for you to vote for Clarke Ahlers, who has entered the Howard County Judicial race, but in order for me to convince you, we'll start with the basics about judges. Circuit Court Judges Sit on the Bench for 15 Years Circuit court judges in Maryland are elected every 15 years and must retire at age 70. Circuit court judges go through a process of being nominated to a "committee" appointed by the governor. After an interview process, names are sent to the governor for selection and appointment. But here is where ... http://press-news.org/51776-astronomers-watch-instant-replay-of-powerful-stellar-eruption.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 (Santa Barbara, Calif.) –– Astronomers are watching the astronomical equivalent of an instant replay of a spectacular outburst from the unstable, behemoth double-star system Eta Carinae, which was initially seen on Earth nearly 170 years ago. Astrophysicists affiliated with UC Santa Barbara and Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network (LCOGT) contributed to the study. Dubbed the "Great Eruption," the outburst lasted from 1837 to 1858 and temporarily made Eta Carinae the second brightest star in the sky. But luckily for today's astronomers, some of the light from ... http://press-news.org/51775-annual-scholarship-for-warren-county-ohio-high-school-students.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The local law firm of Rittgers & Rittgers is giving back to the Warren County community in a generous way. Through its annual high school essay contest, Rittgers & Rittgers will award four scholarships totaling $10,000 to deserving high school seniors in Warren County Ohio. Between now and April 1, students can go to http://www.rittgersinjurylaw.com/Resources/Scholarships.shtml to apply. Partner Charles H. Rittgers said, "My wife and I created this scholarship to help promising local high school students. We wanted to create something to give back to the ... http://press-news.org/51774-the-spangenberg-shibley-amp-liber-law-firm-announces-the-launch-of-a-new-website-regarding.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 In October of 2010, the FDA approved Pradaxa for the treatment of atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem. Atrial fibrillation is a condition which occurs when part of the heart does not beat properly causing blood cells to form clots, or coagulate. These blood clots may lead to stroke and in some cases, death. Pradaxa is included in a class of drugs known as direct thrombin inhibitors. Use of direct thrombin inhibitors is used in blood thinning treatments to prevent coagulation of blood cells. However, shortly after the FDA approved Pradaxa for the ... http://press-news.org/51773-identifying-poverty-levels-requires-accurate-measurements.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 URBANA – When food prices spiked in 2008, the number of households that moved into poverty was overestimated by about 60 percent, according to a recent University of Illinois study. In middle-income countries such as Mexico that have more diversity in their diets, households are able to substitute other foods and cope with the change in prices. "In 2008, there was a lot of quick-response research trying to measure the poverty effect across the world from the food price increase," said U of I agricultural economist Carl Nelson. "They adopted an older research method ... http://press-news.org/51772-aaas-sfu-research-vancouver-unique-space-for-innovation.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 According to a new study co-authored by SFU communication professor Adam Holbrook, national, provincial and local economic development policy makers need to pay closer attention to Vancouver's uniqueness as a space for economic innovation. Holbrook and Brian Wixted, another study co-author, say: "Vancouver must build on its economic, social and natural advantages. Otherwise, Vancouver could lose its global edge as an innovator in the development of knowledge-based high tech industries." Holbrook is as an adjunct professor and associate director at SFU's Centre for ... http://press-news.org/51771-is-sex-offender-registration-actually-keeping-new-jersey-s-kids-safer.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The federal Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act were once embraced by law enforcement and the public alike. Requiring convicted sex offenders to submit to monitoring by registering their names, addresses and workplaces with the state made people feel safer. The push to make registration mandatory at the federal level and in all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) was prompted by several high-profile cases. The1989 disappearance of Minnesotan Jacob Wetterling, ... http://press-news.org/51770-american-society-of-hematology-statement-on-critical-methotrexate-drug-shortage.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 (WASHINGTON, February 15, 2012) - As the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders, many of ASH's more than 16,000 members are on the front lines of dealing with the country's severe shortage of methotrexate, a drug critical in the treatment of children with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This morning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that two manufacturers plan additional releases at the end of this week, at the end of February, and continuing into March, which it anticipates will meet all patient needs. While ... http://press-news.org/51769-untreated-compassion-fatigue-puts-hospital-patients-at-risk.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Empathy is an essential quality in caregivers. For hospital nurses, who routinely interact with patients at their most vulnerable, it is an absolute necessity. However, the trauma of constantly confronting others' suffering, coupled with burnout from ongoing demands, has the potential to cause what hospitals call "compassion fatigue" -- a stress-related loss of compassion that can damage patient quality of care or result in medical malpractice. Identified in the early 1990s, the implications of compassion fatigue go beyond patient annoyance at the occasional ... http://press-news.org/51768-in-new-mass-production-technique-robotic-insects-spring-to-life.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Cambridge, Mass. - February 15, 2012 - A new technique inspired by elegant pop-up books and origami will soon allow clones of robotic insects to be mass-produced by the sheet. Devised by engineers at Harvard, the ingenious layering and folding process enables the rapid fabrication of not just microrobots, but a broad range of electromechanical devices. In prototypes, 18 layers of carbon fiber, Kapton (a plastic film), titanium, brass, ceramic, and adhesive sheets have been laminated together in a complex, laser-cut design. The structure incorporates flexible hinges ... http://press-news.org/51767-whodunit-was-the-doctor-or-manufacturer-responsible-for-surgical-injury.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Advances in technology in the medical field have done wonders for patients. Thousands of medical devices, for instance, have improved and saved the lives of so many people. However, negative consequences go in tandem, unfortunately, with the positive aspects of these technological wonders. One U.S. patient was diagnosed with Chondrolysis after the risks about the medical device that caused the injury were not adequately revealed to him. The patient's family has since filed a lawsuit, which has prompted many to wonder who is responsible for the injury--the doctor or ... http://press-news.org/51766-college-students-fish-show-surprising-similarities-in-numerical-approximation.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Fish are as good at evaluating numerical ratios as college students are, says a study published in the Feb. 15 issue of the open access journal PLoS ONE. Both the fish and the college students had to determine which of two collections of objects was larger. The students played a computerized game in which they chose the display showing more dots, without verbally counting them. The guppies were given the option to join either of two groups of fish, in adjoining tanks to each side; previous work has shown that guppies show a strong preference for larger groups. The results ... http://press-news.org/51765-how-debt-forgiveness-can-become-taxable-income.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 While often difficult to reach, settlements between debtors and creditors involving debt forgiveness are usually not as attractive as they seem, and can often lead to additional, unforeseen burdens on consumers. This irony may become all too clear to the consumer trying to settle his or her high credit card debt. Credit cards are a popular vehicle for consumers to obtain and use debt. Astonishingly, the total consumer debt in the United States stands at nearly $2.5 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve. Of that amount, credit card debt is categorized as "revolving ... http://press-news.org/51764-time-of-year-important-in-projections-of-climate-change-effects-on-ecosystems.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Does it matter whether long periods of hot weather, such as last year's heat wave that gripped the U.S. Midwest, happen in June or July, August or September? Scientists studying the subtle effects of heat waves and droughts say that when such events happen makes a big difference. Based on more than 25 years of data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Konza Prairie Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) site in Kansas--one of 26 such NSF LTER sites across the globe--ecologists looked at how droughts and heat waves affect grass growth during different months of the ... http://press-news.org/51763-spartanburg-hotel-near-gaffney-premium-outlets-offers-close-lodging-to-president-s-day-sale.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Hampton Inn Spartanburg Hotel - North I-85 offers close lodging to holiday shoppers attending the President's Day Sale at Gaffney Premium Outlets. The annual event will take place, Friday, February 17 - Monday, February 27, 2012. Shoppers can enjoy extra discounts on top of already low outlet prices. Gaffney Premium Outlets offers over 70 outlet stores in a beautiful village-style setting. Stores include: COACH Factory, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Pottery Barn Outlet, J. Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, OshKosh B'gosh, Under Armour, ... http://press-news.org/51762-virtual-ghost-imaging-new-technique-enables-imaging-even-through-highly-adverse-conditions.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Ghost imaging (GI), and its even more oddly named cousin virtual ghost imaging (VGI), seem to contradict conventional wisdom by being able to image an object by simply counting photons in a "light bucket." This non-intuitive technique, however, can lead to better images when conditions are less than ideal. In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, a team of researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Md., and the University of Maryland in Baltimore, captured reflected photons from a highly specialized laser beam to create a VGI image of a remote target. In ... http://press-news.org/51761-4t-networks-announces-50-off-cloud-hosting-with-coupon.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 4t Networks is pleased to offer a $50 discount on their already amazing Cloud hosting service prices. From now through February 29th, 2012, enter coupon code FIFTYOFF98 to save $50 on any customized Virtual Machine! "Cloud machines are an essential component of modern business," says Kevin Gray, President of 4t Networks. "We feel that our superior Cloud hosting services will be a welcome addition to any company, and with $50 off, there's no reason not to give it a try." Cloud Virtual Machine hosting, utilizing 4t Networks' VMware infrastructure, ... http://press-news.org/51760-new-soft-motor-made-from-artificial-muscles.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 "Perhaps the earliest public demonstration of an electric motor," writes a team of researchers from the University of Auckland in New Zealand, "involved the automatic rotation of a turkey on a spit over a fire" at a party put on by Benjamin Franklin in 1749. Franklin's electrostatic motor was self-commutating, meaning that it was able to provide a continuous torque while it turned without requiring external electronics to control its progress. Using artificial muscles, hyper-elastic materials that expand when a charge is applied, the New Zealand team has made a prototype ... http://press-news.org/51759-boiling-breakthrough-nano-coating-doubles-rate-of-heat-transfer.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 By adding an incredibly thin coating of alumina to a metal surface, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have doubled the rate that heat travels from a solid surface – such as a pot on a stove – into the liquid in the pot. The results are published in the American Institute of Physics' journal Applied Physics Letters. Pool boiling is the most common and familiar method of heating a container's contents, and is a remarkably efficient heat transfer method. The transfer of heat in this case is referred to as the "heat flux." There exists, however, a critical ... http://press-news.org/51758-atlanta-tree-service-company-yellow-ribbon-tree-experts-reminds-residents-arbor-day-comes.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Atlanta tree services company Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts wants everyone to remember that Arbor Day comes much earlier in Georgia than the Nation's Arbor Day. Arbor Day in Georgia is the third Friday in February, the 17th this year, to align with optimal tree planting season in Georgia, which is between November and mid-March. Arbor Day is observed nationally on the third Friday in April. Arbor Day is a reminder to take a moment and reflect on the important role that trees play in the great state of Georgia and across the nation. Arbor Day should be about the future and ... http://press-news.org/51757-nasa-sees-cyclone-giovanna-enter-the-mozambique-channel.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Cyclone Giovanna crossed over the island of Madagascar leaving flooding and damages in its wake and has now entered the Mozambique Channel. NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image that showed a ragged eye still exists, and the storm is regaining strength in the warm Channel waters. Once Giovanna traversed the island nation of Madagascar and entered the Mozambique Channel, the body of water between Madagascar and Mozambique on the African mainland, NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead and captured a visible image with the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer ... http://press-news.org/51756-british-airways-launches-travel-tip-videos-for-half-term-holidays.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 With more than 900,000 people travelling with British Airways this February half-term, the airline is giving travellers a light-hearted helping hand with their top travel and baggage tips collected from their staff all over the airline. The videos, which are located on YouTube, can be found at: http://bit.ly/y0jiLN (Travel) and http://bit.ly/xNZFgE (Baggage). The videos include tips pertaining to travelling with small children, remaining comfortable when travelling between different climates, how to remember passports and other essentials, and practical packing and ... http://press-news.org/51755-parent-training-intervention-curbs-pediatric-obesity-rates-study-shows.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A UCLA study has found that a new parent-training program is effective in reducing the risk of low-income, preschool-age Latino children being overweight. Researchers found that after one year, there was a 9 percent reduction in overweight and obese children in the parent-training intervention group, while a control group that did not receive the parent training had a 16 percent increase in overweight and obese children. "This is the first pilot intervention study that reversed the weight gain seen in preschool Latino children living in low-income families," said ... http://press-news.org/51754-radisson-blu-hotel-amp-spa-sligo-wedding-competition-winners-revealed.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo has revealed that Dublin based couple, Delia Teahan and Neil O'Donnell have won the wedding of their dreams with the hotel. The competition was announced in the Sligo Champion, with hundreds of entries from couples longing to win a perfect wedding from the Rosses Point hotel. Ten deserving couples were chosen for the final and had to come face to face in the annual 'Wedding Olympics' competition which was held in the hotel. There were several rounds in the Wedding Olympics, including going against the clock dressing their partner ... http://press-news.org/51753-paving-the-way-to-canada-s-next-big-industry-the-quantum-information-frontier.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Vancouver, B.C. — February 15, 2012 — We are on the cusp of a new information revolution — a quantum leap in technology — and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo is leading the way. With the world's largest concentration of researchers working to harness the forces of quantum mechanics, the institute stands to transform computing, communications and other technologies. "We are learning to speak the language of the quantum realm — of atoms and electrons and molecules," says IQC Executive Director Raymond Laflamme. "By controlling nature's ... http://press-news.org/51752-climate-change-threatens-tropical-birds.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 SALT LAKE CITY -- Climate change spells trouble for many tropical birds – especially those living in mountains, coastal forests and relatively small areas – and the damage will be compounded by other threats like habitat loss, disease and competition among species. That is among the conclusions of a review of nearly 200 scientific studies relevant to the topic. The review was scheduled for online publication this week in the journal Biological Conservation by Çağan Şekercioğlu (pronounced Cha-awn Shay-care-gee-oh-loo), an assistant professor of biology ... http://press-news.org/51751-step-in-style-with-the-new-lipsy-london-shoe-collection-at-next.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Next are excited to launch their SS12 Lipsy shoe collection! From peeptoe heels to patent courts, the collection of fashionable footwear look great with Lipsy dresses, playsuits and pleated trousers alike. The collection has pretty party platforms in hot pinks, electric blues and sorbet tones as well as classic black suede heels and shoe boots. Fashion favourites include the beautiful Tilly Criss Cross Wedges, with a flattering design of chunky wedges mixed with delicate dainty straps as well as the Tara courts in pink or animal print. Other new arrivals from Lipsy London ... http://press-news.org/51750-teleflex-marine-introduces-innovative-optimus-360-by-seastar-joystick-control-to-upgrade-twin.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Boating industry innovator Teleflex Marine has launched Optimus 360 by SeaStar, a revolutionary joystick steering/shift/throttle control system engineered for powerboats with mechanically-controlled twin outboards. With Optimus 360 by SeaStar, those boat owners can now upgrade their control systems and enjoy easy, precise, intuitive control of their vessel. Years in development and testing, Optimus 360 by SeaStar uses state-of-the-art electronics to provide easy 360-degree maneuvering capabilities when docking, negotiating crowded areas or loading a vessel onto a trailer. ... http://press-news.org/51749-protein-that-functions-in-normal-breast-may-also-contribute-to-breast-cancer-metastasis.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Philadelphia, PA -- The trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) protein protects and maintains the integrity of the epithelial surface in the normal breast. New research has found that while TFF3 protein expression is higher in well-differentiated low grade tumors and therefore associated with features of a good prognosis, it has a more sinister role in breast cancer invasion and metastasis. The report is published in the March issue of the American Journal of Pathology. "Our findings suggest that TFF3 is regulated by estrogen and has beneficial properties in breast epithelia," says ... http://press-news.org/51748-organic-foods-may-be-an-unsuspected-source-of-dietary-arsenic.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 As people seek healthier dietary regimens they often turn to things labeled "organic." Lurking in the background, however, is an ingredient that may be a hidden source of arsenic—an element known to be both toxic and potentially carcinogenic. Organic brown rice syrup has become a preferred alternative to using high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in food. High fructose corn syrup has been criticized as a highly processed substance that is more harmful than sugar and is a substantial contributor to epidemic obesity. Unfortunately, organic brown rice syrup is not without ... http://press-news.org/51747-feedvisor-launches-the-first-algorithmic-repricing-solution-for-e-commerce-marketplaces.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 CEO Victor Rosenman today announced the launch of FeedVisor's algorithmic repricing platform, that will simplify and irrevocably improve merchants' pricing strategies on e-Commerce marketplaces such as Amazon.com. "FeedVisor's algorithmic repricing platform is fully automated and is designed to maximize e-Commerce marketplaces effectiveness and in turn, improve profitability," says Rosenman. "Other companies offer repricing tools that are needlessly overcomplicated. They are packed with features and have an extensive learning curve. FeedVisor, on the ... http://press-news.org/51746-women-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-and-lupus-give-birth-to-fewer-children.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 New research shows that more than half of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have fewer children than desired. While patient choice has some influence on the smaller family size, findings published today in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), suggest that higher rates of infertility and miscarriage may also impact the number of offspring born to women with these chronic conditions. According to the ACR up to 322,000 U.S. adults have systemic lupus—a disease in which the body's immune ... http://press-news.org/51745-ending-individual-mandate-would-not-dramatically-hike-insurance-prices-study-finds.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A new RAND Corporation study concludes that eliminating a key part of health care reform that requires all Americans to have health insurance would sharply lower the number of people gaining coverage, but would not dramatically increase the cost of buying policies through new insurance exchanges. The study comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in March regarding the constitutionality of the individual mandate, a key provision of 2010's Affordable Care Act. According to estimates created using a microsimulation model created by the RAND Comprehensive ... http://press-news.org/51744-puzzle-play-may-help-boost-learning-math-related-skills.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop better spatial skills, a study by University of Chicago researchers has found. Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition after controlling for differences in parents' income, education and the overall amount of parent language input. In examining video recordings of parents interacting with children during everyday activities at home, researchers found children who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age. "The ... http://press-news.org/51743-cellular-aging-increases-risk-of-heart-attack-and-early-death.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 VIDEO: In an ongoing study of almost 20,000 Danes, a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen have isolated each individual’s DNA to analyze their specific telomere length – a... Click here for more information. Every cell in the body has chromosomes with so-called telomeres, which are shortened over time and also through lifestyle choices such as smoking and obesity. Researchers have long speculated that the shortening of telomeres increases the risk of heart ... http://press-news.org/51742-your-trusted-metals-and-gemstone-specialist-in-uncertain-times.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 "Tanzanite demand is on the rise with emerging markets such as China are very interested in purchasing this stone. At the same time, production of investment quality stones has decreased which is driving the value of the stones up, creating a fantastic investment opportunity," says Mr Ross Sedawie from TreasureGems. The last few years after the global financial crisis have been uncertain for everyone. Riots and occupy wall street demonstrations have been occurring in Europe, USA and even Asia. All this worry about government debt and the value of money has ... http://press-news.org/51741-video-games-lead-to-new-paths-to-treat-cancer-other-diseases.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 The cure for cancer comes down to this: video games. In a research lab at Wake Forest University, biophysicist and computer scientist Samuel Cho uses graphics processing units (GPUs), the technology that makes videogame images so realistic, to simulate the inner workings of human cells. "If it wasn't for gamers who kept buying these GPUs, the prices wouldn't have dropped, and we couldn't have used them for science," Cho says. Now he can see exactly how the cells live, divide and die. And that, Cho says, opens up possibilities for new targets for tumor-killing ... http://press-news.org/51740-tradition-and-innovation-of-tuscan-cooking-school-comes-to-maine-s-hartstone-inn.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 A week of great food and great times awaits visitors to Hartstone Inn & Hideaway, June 4-8. The inn has partnered with Chef Benedetta Vitali, who comes all the way from Florence, Italy to share her Tuscan cooking heritage with inn guests during an intensive five-day immersion cooking school. Chef Vitali will share original family recipes, grown out of her Tuscan roots. Each day, Vitali will provide hands-on instruction, where guests will cook 3-4 recipes for lunch and then sit down to eat and discuss the meal they've prepared. In addition to her cooking expertise, ... http://press-news.org/51739-fashionable-clothing-for-plus-size-women-from-eloquii-by-the-limited.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 In November, fashionable clothing geared towards plus size women, which celebrate her sense of style, respects her curves and offers uncompromising fit and quality, was launched. This line was created on the fundamental belief that "every woman deserves great fashion." This plus size clothing line showcases a woman's individuality by giving her trendy clothing that fits well and always looks great. Each piece in the eloquii by The Limited collection has been designed from start to finish, with attention paid to fit and comfort during the design process. eloquii ... http://press-news.org/51738-enjoy-five-star-accommodation-facilities-in-the-marble-arch.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Are you planning to visit London in the end of February? In that case, you might be lucky enough to witness the event of Hotelympia 2012. This event would take place from 26th February to 1st March at Excel London. Apart from that, you can also be a part of the event Pancake Day London that would take place on 21st February across different venues. You would not have to be worried about accommodation in this case, because you would get wonderful accommodation facilities at convenient rates. The Marble Arch London Hotel can offer you the facilities of luxurious accommodation ... http://press-news.org/51737-stay-at-the-shaftesbury-hotel-and-enjoy-london-events-in-february.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 London is a place with various events, and if you are in London at anytime in February, there are plenty of events that you would expect to witness. Different events are celebrated at different venues on different days, and therefore, on the basis of the time you come here, you can stay at different location and enjoy different events. In any case, the Shaftesbury Premier Hotels spread throughout London can be the ideal selection for you, because throughout the month, the hotel authorities have decided to give various offers and deals for the customers. The famous event ... http://press-news.org/51736-do-not-miss-out-the-opportunities-of-special-romance-package-offered-by-grand-royale-london.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 London is a city of romance, and therefore, it is the ideal destination for lovers. With the approach of the Valentine's Day, it is greatly exciting for the lovers who are planning to spend a wonderful day in London. In order to make this special day of the lovers more special, Grand Royale London has introduced exciting deals and offers for the couples on this special day of valentine. This has been introduced with the name special romance package. There are plenty of things that are part of the Special Romance Package. If you come here with your lover, this package ... http://press-news.org/51735-enjoy-the-executive-package-offered-by-the-shaftesbury-group-of-hotels.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 If you ever happen to come to London, accommodation should not be a problem because the Shaftesbury group of hotel can offer the ultimate solution. There are exciting deals and packages currently announced by the hotel authority, and this can be greatly comforting for you. The Shaftesbury Metropolis London Hyde Park has introduced an executive stay package for the business travelers. Therefore, when you come here for business purposes, you can avail the wonderful opportunity of these executive packages with wide varieties of features. The package includes wide varieties ... http://press-news.org/51734-get-the-facilities-of-excellent-accommodation-at-the-shaftesbury-hotels.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 If you come in the middle of February in London, not only would you be able to enjoy the best of London Olympic test event, but at the same time, you would also get one of the best facilities of accommodation at the most affordable rates. Wondering how! Well, you can now get excellent facilities of accommodation at the Shaftesbury hotels. In fact, this is one of the leading choices when it comes to the selection of hotel properties in London. Since a long time, this group of hotel has been offering great facilities of lodging across the central London. Therefore, if ... http://press-news.org/51733-super-fast-link-building-launches-new-link-building-services.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Super Fast Link Building has been private for over 5 years now and has opened it's doors to new members. Why? So they can grow beyond 5,000 websites to over 10,000 sites in their network. It takes a bit of cash to fund the growth of a solid, private blog network. If you know anything about SEO, link building or Search Engine Optimization you know of the incredible value of being able to tap into a private blog network. That's the beauty of Super Fast Link Building, they are NOT open to just anyone. They have limits on their network and will ONLY ever allow a certain ... http://press-news.org/51732-crafting-a-kinder-world.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Random Acts of Kindness Day is Friday, Feb. 17, and to celebrate the spirit of the day and encourage others to participate, Michaels will give away more than $100,000 in gift cards at its 1,060+ stores and on its Facebook page. Throughout the day, Michaels will randomly hand out thousands of gift cards in its stores and through Facebook to inspire people to in turn do something kind for others, such as donating their gift cards to a school, church or hospital, or using the cards to buy supplies to make a special homemade gift for someone. "This is a fun way for ... http://press-news.org/51731-ten-green-bottles-hanging-on-the-window-from-tuiss-blinds-amp-curtains.html Thu, 16 Feb 12 09:00:00 +0100 Have you ever imagined you could turn plastic bottles into window blinds? Tuiss.co.uk, the online blinds and curtains retailer, have done just that and announce the launch of a brand new collection of 'Index' roller blinds made from recycled plastic. Each square metre of Index blind fabric is made from the equivalent of 6 thrown away bottles. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is used to produce bottles for drinks and packaging for many products, after use these containers are often just simply thrown away. Index fabric is also Oeko-tex 100 certified which assures that ...