Survival of patients with septic shock was the same regardless of whether they received treatment based on specific protocols or the usual high-level standard of care, according to a five-year clinical study. The large-scale randomized trial, named ProCESS for Protocolized Care for Early Septic Shock, was done in 31 academic hospital emergency departments across the country and was funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), a component of the National Institutes of Health. The results of the trial, led by Derek C. Angus, M.D., M.P.H., and Donald ...

North Carolina crack bust highlights need for strong defense Article provided by Barnett & Falls Visit us at http://www.barnettfalls.com Catching and prosecuting suspected drug traffickers is a huge priority for both state and federal law enforcement officials in North Carolina. In many cases, drug investigations can persist for weeks or even months before arrests are made. During this time, police work to amass significant evidence from wiretaps, surveillance, undercover officers and sting operations that can be difficult to combat in court. An illustrative ...

Despite more insurance options, medical debt still a main cause of bankruptcy Article provided by Law Offices of Scott R. Schneider Visit us at http://www.scott-schneider.com Even with the recent implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Coverage Act (PPACA, colloquially known as "Obamacare"), it is still expected that medical debt - a leading cause of bankruptcy filings across the country - will still prove unmanageable for tens of thousands of people across the nation this year. Medical expenses have been steadily rising for the past several ...

Study finds filing for work comp benefits so stressful it dampens recovery Article provided by The Harris Firm Visit us at http://www.harrisworkerscomp.com Anyone who has been injured on the job and filed a claim for workers' compensation (perhaps better known as "work comp") benefits knows that the process is complex and stressful. Even though you are already in pain, out of work, worried about your health and concerned about paying your bills, you now have to deal with miles of proverbial red tape to seek compensation for your injuries. The process of ...

Negotiation plays a key role in California divorces Article provided by Barry Schneider, Esq. Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.schneiderlawsf.com The mention of divorce usually brings up a host of unpleasant feelings for most spouses. Besides the obvious emotionality of ending a marriage, a common view of lawyers, judges and spouses is that the divorce process more often than not gives neither justice nor properly protects the interests of the people involved. The courts are overcrowded and few litigants really get their proper "day in court." That ...

Are you considering a divorce? Are you prepared for the changes? Article provided by M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC Visit us at http://www.mjhillfirm.com There are many different issues that need to be addressed when a couple decides to get a divorce. The spouses may no longer be able to find agreement on certain issues, which can lead to problems throughout the process. Some people may not understand the significance of what they need to resolve, and this can lead to poor choices at a very critical time. When a couple gets divorcedin Texas, they will need ...

Florida receives poor marks for driving safety laws Article provided by Gibbs & Parnell, P.A. Visit us at http://www.caraccidentfl.com Most people taking to Tampa area roads have seen the aftermath of a serious accident, or watched as other drivers narrowly avoided a crash. These situations often make motorists more aware of some of the unexpected things that can happen when they are behind the wheel. Recently, the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety released a report that analyzed safe driving laws currently in place in states throughout the country. States ...

How an attorney can help you with the challenges of estate planning Article provided by Baxter & Borowicz Co. LPA Visit us at http://www.baxterandborowicz.com Many individuals have spent a considerable amount of time creating a plan for their financial future. They may have set aside resources to deal with unplanned expenses, which can help if they experience significant financial challenges. If people are unprepared for these events, it could cause serious problems, including potential delays in retirement. One part many individuals overlook is the creation ...

After five years of being signed to Poe Boy Music Group, popular Miami hip hop artist, Billy Blue is reintroducing his self and his matured sound to the South Florida music industry on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 8PM - 12AM at the Clinton Hotel located at 825 Washington Avenue in South Beach Miami. Bursting on to the Miami music scene in 2007 with his gritty, true-to-life lyrical style, Billy Blue signed a deal with Interscope through a joint venture with Poe Boy Music Group, Akon's Konvict Music, and Timbaland's Mosley Music Group. And now he is taking the game by ...

The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera announces eight winners and finalists in the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera 2013 Annual International Vocal Competition. Ewa Plonka, a mezzo-soprano from Austin, Texas, received first place and a $2,000 award. Young Joo An, a baritone from New York, New York, was awarded second place and a $1,000 prize. Baritone Robert-Heepyoung Oh from Binghamton, New York received third place and a $500 prize. The finalists were baritone Jonathan Scott from Springfield, New Jersey; soprano Sara Beth Pearson from Teaneck, New Jersey; ...

Once again showing its prowess in timeshare resort management , Grand Pacific Resort Management (GPRM) has been selected as a finalist in 14 award categories by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). Each year, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the trade association which represents the timeshare vacation ownership and resort development industry, plays host to ARDA World, the annual gathering of timeshare professionals. Along with the annual conference, ARDA hosts an Annual Awards Gala to recognize the best people, resorts and products ...

EnviroFry Environmental Hygienists have developed and now offer the most effective procedures and protocol to kill and remove toxic mold growth that often infests heating/cooling air ducts and equipment in homes and commercial buildings in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and nationwide in the USA, Canada, Asia, Europe, and world-wide. "Most residences and commercial and public buildings have significant mold growth inside their heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and ducts," according to Phillip ...

On Thursday, March 6, 2014, Integral Life's Daily Evolver released an intriguing interview (http://www.dailyevolver.com/2014/03/integral-life-practice-as-treatment-for-addiction-with-john-dupuy/) with John Dupuy, dedicated Integral practitioner and author of the award-winning and game-changing book Integral Recovery: A Revolutionary Approach to the Treatment of Alcoholism and Addiction. In this conversation, John Dupuy and Jeff Salzman cover the topics of Integral Recovery and daily practice as tools for transformation for all of us. This talk is inspiring and informative ...

April 25, 2014 starting at 6:30pm/EST, Life After Domestic Violence (LADV), an organization created to help domestic abuse survivors, is hosting its official launch event. Aptly titled "Phoenix Rising", the event will be held at TriVision Studios. Founded by Apoorva McIntosh, LADV's purpose is to 'rebuild the [abused] person by providing her the tools to build her self-esteem and self-confidence so that she can develop healthy relationships and heal from the trauma.' A fashion show, silent auction, live entertainment, drinks and food will be served at the launch. ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of March 17, 2014. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse site. For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing ...

Belle Chevre's Chevre de Provence marinated cheese, one of the creamery's classic chevres, has been awarded the honor of one of Prevention magazine's annual 2014 Cleanest Packaged Food Awards. Among all the packaged foods on the grocery aisles today, the shelf-stable marinated chevre stood out, winning a place in the "LUNCH" category. Prevention's 2014 "Cleanest Packaged Food Award" winners are featured in the March issue of the publication, on stands now. The full list of 100 winners are also featured online at Prevention.com/Clean2014. Requirements ...

Eagle Granite will be exhibiting (Booth #647) at the International Cemetery, Cremation And Funeral Association's (ICCFA) Annual Convention & Exposition, which will take place April 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ICCFA's annual convention is one of the most celebrated events of the year for those in the death care industry. The ICCFA Annual Convention & Exposition will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. It's one of the best opportunities for companies to connect with more than 1,000 cemetery, cremation and funeral service owners and managers ...

Ventana Research today released the findings of its latest benchmark research, on the topic of customer analytics and its intersection with next-generation technologies including big data, cloud computing, mobile technology and social collaboration. The research explores how customer analytics impact organizations' performance and how technology is being used to improve the efficiency and value of their business processes. The findings in this new research, the latest from the leading business and technology market research firm, have yielded important best practice ...

Most home sellers face a common dilemma. Should they cut costs and sell home privately? Should they settle for part-time salespeople? Or should they simply invest in a full time professional real estate broker? There are several arguments for and against this dilemma but common sense makes one thing clear. When you put in half the effort, you seldom get 100% success. Amit Kalia, a full time professional real estate broker in Mississauga, Canada, believes this to be true. He says when you sell privately yourself with little knowledge about the real estate market you ...

Providers report that robust reporting capabilities, staff knowledge and system automation are three of the main factors that inspire confidence for HRSA audits. This and other key findings were released in the latest KLAS report, entitled 340B Management Systems: Relieving the Audit Pressure. "The 340B systems that inspire the most confidence are the ones that require the least maintenance but still tell you what you want to know," said report author Adam Cherrington. "It is a lot like insurance--you want the best, but you don't want to spend a great ...

The non-profit organization Next Step is expanding its Song.Studio music therapy program by building a state-of-the-art recording studio to help teens and young adults with cancer, HIV and other life-threatening diseases write, record and perform their own songs. According to recent studies at Indiana University, music therapy has proven to improve coping strategies and assist in the management of illnesses for teens and young adults. The studio is under construction and slated to open in April in Central Square. According to Director of Song.Studio, Kimberly Khare: ...

Marriage is a legal arrangement as much as it is a social one. Ending a marriage through divorce can have a number of legal implications that might not even be on your radar screen. One of the most important considerations after divorce is how your estate plan will be affected. Understating the impact of divorce on your estate plan and the kind of updates you will need can help you avoid serious unintended results. Some legal instruments change automatically upon divorce, but still need to be updated Under Illinois law, upon divorce, any portions of your will that ...

Law enforcement agencies often employ the use of canine drug sniffers to detect the presence of illegal narcotics. People in Detroit may see these four-legged officers in action during traffic stops and even at airports. Many dogs are taught to alert officers that there is cocaine, marijuana, heroin or other illegal drugs nearby through a passive act like sitting. Recently, two men from Detroit pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges, according to WSAZ. The men were stopped in Ohio for speeding and their behavior raised the suspicion of officers. As a result, a drug ...

Oxygen deprivation during birth, also known as brain hypoxia or neonatal encephalopathy, has been linked to several debilitating conditions. Brain hypoxia can cause cognitive impairments, seizures, coma and death. Newborn oxygen deprivation has been linked to autism and cerebral palsy. The severity of injury to the baby's brain, and resulting neurological impairments, depends on the length of time the newborn was deprived of oxygen. Babies who experienced extended periods without oxygen during birth may need 24-hour care and extended long-term treatment. The reason for ...

Both federal and state laws have been passed to protect pregnant women in the workplace. In the 1970s, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was amended to extend the definition of sex discrimination to include discrimination against pregnant women. The law was known as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and it prohibits employers from firing, demoting, or otherwise discriminating against a woman because she is pregnant. On the state level, eight states including Alaska, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, and Texas have all implemented ...