May 5, 2013 — (Bronx, NY) — Cancer chemotherapy can cause peripheral neuropathy—nerve damage often resulting in pain and muscle weakness in the arms and legs. Now, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have discovered that chemo also induces an insidious type of nerve damage inside bone marrow that can cause delays in recovery after bone marrow transplantation. The findings, made in mice and published online today in Nature Medicine, suggest that combining chemotherapy with nerve-protecting agents may prevent long-term bone marrow injury ...

UCSF scientists controlled seizures in epileptic mice with a one-time transplantation of medial ganglionic eminence (MGE) cells, which inhibit signaling in overactive nerve circuits, into the hippocampus, a brain region associated with seizures, as well as with learning and memory. Other researchers had previously used different cell types in rodent cell transplantation experiments and failed to stop seizures. Cell therapy has become an active focus of epilepsy research, in part because current medications, even when effective, only control symptoms and not underlying ...

SALT LAKE CITY, May 6, 2013 – University of Utah metallurgists used an old microwave oven to produce a nanocrystal semiconductor rapidly using cheap, abundant and less toxic metals than other semiconductors. They hope it will be used for more efficient photovoltaic solar cells and LED lights, biological sensors and systems to convert waste heat to electricity. Using microwaves "is a fast way to make these particles that have a broad range of applications," says Michael Free, a professor of metallurgical engineering. "We hope in the next five years there will be some commercial ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Chemicals called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been used for decades to reduce fires in everyday products such as baby strollers, carpeting and electronics. A new study to be presented on Monday, May 6, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting shows that prenatal exposure to the flame retardants is associated with lower intelligence and hyperactivity in early childhood. "In animal studies, PBDEs can disrupt thyroid hormone and cause hyperactivity and learning problems," said lead author Aimin Chen, MD, PhD, assistant professor ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Regular exercise is touted as an antidote for many ills, including stress, depression and obesity. Physical activity also may help decrease violent behavior among adolescent girls, according to new research to be presented Monday, May 6, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Researchers from Columbia University analyzed results of a 2008 survey completed by 1,312 students at four inner-city high schools in New York to determine if there was an association between regular exercise and violence-related behaviors. "Violence ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Many high school football players say it's OK to play with a concussion even though they know they are at risk of serious injury, according to a study to be presented Monday, May 6, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. The study of 120 high school football players in the Cincinnati area also found that one-quarter had suffered a concussion, and more than half acknowledged they would continue to play with symptoms of a concussion. "These attitudes could leave young athletes vulnerable to injury from sports-related ...

WASHINGTON, DC —Bicycle helmets save lives, and their use should be required by law. That's the conclusion of a study to be presented Monday, May 6, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. "This study highlights the importance of regulations in the promotion of safe exercise," said lead author William P. Meehan III, MD, FAAP, director of the Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention and the Sports Concussion Clinic at Boston Children's Hospital. About 900 people die each year in bicycle crashes, three-quarters of them from head ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Many parents are putting their precious cargo at risk while driving, according to survey results that will be presented May 5 and 6 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Researchers from the University of Michigan surveyed more than 600 parents to find out what distractions they face while driving with their children, whether they use age-appropriate child restraints and if they had ever been in a motor vehicle accident. "Lots of attention has been given to distracted teen drivers. However, our results indicate ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Newspaper articles, TV shows and books are filled with horror stories of children placed in foster care. A new study bucks that trend by showing out-of-home placements can improve the emotional health of some youths who have been maltreated by a parent. The study, led by Ann-Marie Conn, PhD, general pediatric academic fellow at University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, will be presented Monday, May 6, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Dr. Conn and her colleagues compared mental health problems in ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly one in five children and teens found to be at risk for suicide report that there are guns in their homes, and 15 percent of those at risk for suicide with guns in the home know how to access both the guns and the bullets, according to a study to be presented Monday, May 6, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24 years in the United States, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Nearly half of youths who die by ...

May 6, 2013 /Press Release/ –– Children living near toxic waste sites in lower and middle income countries such as India, Philippines and Indonesia may experience higher blood lead levels, resulting in a loss of IQ points and a higher incidence of mental retardation, according to a study presented today by Kevin Chatham-Stephens, MD, Pediatric Environmental Health Fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting on May 6 in Washington, DC. The study titled, "The Pediatric Burden of Disease from Lead Exposure ...

Meticulous attention to food safety is a good thing. As consumers, we like to hear that produce growers and distributers go above and beyond food safety mandates to ensure that healthy fresh fruits and vegetables do not carry bacteria or viruses that can make us sick. But in California's Salinas Valley, some more vigorous interventions are cutting into the last corners of wildlife habitat and potentially threatening water quality, without evidence of food safety benefits. These policies create tensions between wildlife preservation and food safety where none need exist, ...

For the first time, researchers from institutions around the country have conducted an identical series of toxicology tests evaluating lung-related health impacts associated with widely used engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). The study provides comparable health risk data from multiple labs, which should help regulators develop policies to protect workers and consumers who come into contact with ENMs. Researchers have done a great deal of toxicological research on ENMs over the past 10 years, but the results have often been difficult to interpret. This is because ENMs from ...

Despite knowing the risk of serious injury from playing football with a concussion, half of high school football players would continue to play if they had a headache stemming from an injury sustained on the field. In a new study, physicians from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center also report that approximately half of athletes wouldn't report concussion symptoms to a coach. The study will be presented May 6 at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies in Washington, DC. "We aren't yet at the point where we can make specific policy recommendations ...

VIDEO: A new study from Nationwide Children's Hospital shows that more than 100,000 injuries were reported in children due to hydrocarbons between 2000-2009. Hydrocarbons are chemicals that are stored as liquids,... Click here for more information. (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Hydrocarbons, a chemical compound commonly found in household items from cleaning products to gasoline, are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. A new study by researchers ...

Allergy shots are commonly used to treat children with severe environmental allergies and asthma, but under-the-tongue drops may offer yet another beneficial — and stick-free — option for pediatric allergy sufferers, according to a Johns Hopkins Children's Center review of existing scientific evidence. The new research comes on the heels of another recent Hopkins study, which showed that oral drops provide a safe and effective alternative for adult allergy sufferers. The new review, appearing May 6 in the journal Pediatrics, is an analysis of 34 previously published ...

Seeking a mid-life adventure, Detective Mike Granger leaves his small city police department in New Hampshire to join the little-known United Nations Police Force. While facing armed assailants and bloody riots in war-torn Kosovo, he slowly learns the skills necessary to survive. The final test will be if he and the UN Spec-Ops team he now leads can protect a young human-trafficking victim who has been targeted for death by a brutal crime boss. Tom Donnelly has a background that includes work as a U.S. Customs officer, business intelligence analyst and trade compliance ...

Leaf & Fiber is a company that manufactures Palm Leaf Dinnerware. The company's collection of Palm Leaf Products includes Palm Leaf Bowls, Palm Leaf Trays, Palm Leaf Dinner Plates, and Palm Leaf Side Plates. The company states that in recent months there has been a huge surge in sales from Vineyards and Wineries. "We are facing a huge demand for our products from several Wineries and Vineyards who host events and weddings at their location. California Vineyards are known for their Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Winegrowing practices, so our product fits perfectly ...

Based in Kent, 'Chulo Naturals' is a specialist beauty product company which creates exclusively hand-made ranges of high end luxury skin care products. Unlike other major beauty companies, 'Chulo Naturals' combine years of experience with a deep understanding of the importance of using the very best and purest ingredients in their products. 'Chulo Naturals' select their ingredients based upon their ability to soothe, nourish and moisturise skin. This has resulted in the Chulo Naturals product ranges being the epitome of luxury and quality. Working to an ethos that believes ...

Book Publicity Services announced today that they are offering three new PR packages to help authors with book promotion - the PR Minimum, the PR Medium, and the PR Maximum. The PR Minimum package is $399/month and focuses solely on generating media coverage for your book. To get media coverage for your book, a publicist at Book Publicity Services will pitch your book to targeted media contacts at newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, websites, and blogs to secure book reviews and interviews. Book Publicity Services has an extensive database with thousands of contacts, from ...

PeopleSurance continues to expand their ever-growing network of insurance providers and today announces their new appointment with National Life Group (NLG). NLG offers life insurance solutions with innovative riders such as income protection, accelerated terminal and chronic illness, overloan protection and unemployment. These riders make National Life Group a unique addition at PeopleSurance . NLG's term life insurance, whole life insurance, universal life insurance and annuities are options to consider when planning for the future. A.M. Best Co. has affirmed its ...

Fundraising to launch commercial production of a new multifunction demolition and construction tool, the Cole-Bar Hammer, will be officially kicked off at the 2013 National Hardware Show, scheduled for May 7 - 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A combination hammer, crow bar, a demolition tool, angle measurement tool, ruler, a socket wrench and nail pliers, the Cole-Bar Hammer was a finalist in a DIY Network inventors competition. Popular Mechanics has called the tool,"The leatherman of hammers." The inventors of the Cole-Bar have been refining their prototypes for over ...

Summit 800, a new home community scheduled to open later this year in San Francisco, recently celebrated its groundbreaking. A joint venture between Comstock Homes and San Francisco-based Maracor Development, the project presents a rare opportunity for homebuyers in the San Francisco Bay Area to purchase a new residence in a market lacking new housing options. Development has begun on the new home community and initial events included a feng shui blessing. Conducted by feng shui consultant Deborah Gee, the ceremony will contribute to the future success of the community ...

FRS today introduced AdverseActTM, a powerful, integrated solution for both Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and HR Professionals to help automate and address each of their Adverse Action Letter reporting and notification requirements. With many carefully-designed features and built-in flexibility, AdverseActTM was created to help meet FCRA reporting compliance regulations and automate most of the adverse action notification requirements. AdverseActTM allows for the generation of "Pre-Adverse Action Disclosure" and "Notice of Adverse Action" letters ...

Hawaiian naming practices are steeped in tradition and carry many different meanings. Origins of the name given at birth can range from dream or spiritual inspirations to family names that are passed down, or an event that happens around the birth of the child. The documentary film E Haku Inoa: To Weave A Name, follows filmmaker Christen Marquez on her personal journey to reconnect with her estranged mother and find out the meaning of her 60-letter-long Hawaiian name. The story touches on Hawaiian culture and the struggle to support traditions in a world where there are ...