Dr. Rowan Chlebowski, MD, PhD, Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute lead researcher and author of a study released March 29 by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, issued the following statement regarding the latest findings from the Women's Health Initiative, the largest-ever study of hormonal therapy in post-menopausal women. The study Dr. Chlebowski authored reported that estrogen plus progestin use is linked with increased breast cancer incidence. In addition, it said the prognosis is similar for both users and nonusers of combined hormone therapy, ...

DARIEN, IL – A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive and learning problems. "This study provides some helpful information for medical professionals consulting with parents about treatment options for children with SDB that, although it may remit, there are considerable behavioral risks associated with continued SDB," said Michelle Perfect, PhD, the study's lead author and assistant professor in the school ...

New Rochelle, NY, Mar 28, 2013—Explosive growth in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has led to innovative and promising applications and techniques, many of which are now being tested in human clinical trials. Hot topics, research advances, and transformative publications that are driving the field forward are highlighted in a comprehensive overview of the field presented in Tissue Engineering, Part B, Reviews, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers (http://www.liebertpub.com). The article is available on the Tissue Engineering ...

A strategy widely used to prevent pests from quickly adapting to crop-protecting toxins may fail in some cases unless better preventive actions are taken, suggests new research by University of Arizona entomologists published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Corn and cotton have been genetically modified to produce pest-killing proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt for short. Compared with typical insecticide sprays, the Bt toxins produced by genetically engineered crops are much safer for people and the environment, explained ...

Wiretaps and white collar crime Article provided by Law Offices of John D. Kirby, A P.C. Visit us at http://www.johnkirbylaw.com Wiretaps are most often used in narcotics and organized crime investigations, where tight-knit, sophisticated individuals make it difficult to gather evidence by other means. However, the federal government is using wiretaps more frequently in insider trading and other securities fraud investigations. The concern is that courts are authorizing wiretaps in white-collar investigations simply because the government claims they are a "necessity," ...

Winona State University provided key support and an important contribution to an innovator and entrepreneurial individual. Ben Eby, of E.B. Tool Company, along with his father, Eric Eby, created the Kwick Gripper nail remover over a period of seven years. They were eager to get the nail puller prototype made in order to start showing it to customers. That's where Matt Benson of Winona State University stepped in and gave Ben the support he needed to get started. Matt Benson is the director of the Composite Materials Technology Center (COMTEC) at the University. He played ...

Ramon Toledo, the visionary behind Busca Corp. who ushered it from a conceptual idea into a multi-national enterprise with a global footprint that employs over 60 people in Mexico, Latin America and the US, is marking five years at the helm. Under CEO Ramon Toledo's leadership, Busca Corp. has emerged as a leading, one-of-a-kind Spanish-speaking entertainment and digital media network. The company enjoys partnerships and alliances with major media outlets such as MSN Microsoft, and its network of digital properties -- LevelUp.com, Tarreo.com, Metatube.com, and SanDiegoRed.com ...

Sterling announced today it has reached its newest milestone of 30 years of success in the practice management consulting business. The company, which specializes in customized consulting to professionals who own their own practices, had its beginnings in the back office of a Northern California dental practice. By 1986, Sterling had grown into a multimillion-dollar company which has since appeared twice on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies and has garnered numerous awards for outstanding service. Today the company resides in its own 20,000-square foot ...

San Diego-based Sunrise Management has expanded its Northern California team, adding longtime multifamily industry professional Beth Smith, CPM, as a new regional property manager in its growing Sacramento office. In her new position, Smith will concentrate on overseeing and increasing the firm's Northern California market share - directing long-term marketing, strategic planning and day-to-day operations. A 22-year veteran of the multifamily industry, Smith was most recently operations manager with Woodside Management Group, where she oversaw the operations of 11 ...

Figue Mediterranean Restaurant (47-474 Washington Street in La Quinta, CA 92253 telephone: 760-698-9040), the new culinary gem in La Quinta that opened for business March 26, is offering a delicious and colorful springtime menu perfect for celebrating Easter this coming Sunday, March 31. The restaurant will be serving dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and reservations are encouraged. Figue interior 2 300 pixels b Anticipation for Figue, the new restaurant from noted area restaurateur Lee Morcus, has been very high. Comments from guests at Figue's recent pre-opening events ...

Christie , a world leader in visual technologies, continued to expand its presence in South America with the opening of its first office and showroom in São Paulo, Brazil, which was celebrated with a reception attended by customers and business partners of Christie Digital Systems South America Ltda., and leading dignitaries of the Brazilian cinema exhibition industry. The opening is part of a wave of global expansion by Christie, which includes new subsidiaries and offices in South Africa, Australia and India during the past twelve months. Jack Kline, president and ...

Mark Spinney has joined RE/MAX Alliance Group as a Realtor in the Bradenton office. His extensive experience in investment management, asset management and construction puts him in an ideal position to guide home buyers and sellers in one of the most important financial decisions they will ever make. Spinney said he was attracted to RE/MAX Alliance Group because of its "business model, corporate climate and community involvement." Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Spinney has an Associate's degree in Electronics from Mott Community College in Flint, and ...

Peace of Mind Technologies (POM), New York's premiere integrator for security/surveillance technologies and automation systems and services, today announced that it will unveil a new suite of products and services at The Cooperator's Co-op and Condo Expo, being held at the New York Hilton Hotel on April 16th, 2013. The comprehensive suite of products and services will be marketed as "POM at Home" and will combine monitored security, home automation and access control to provide a complete user experience. POM at Home was designed to specifically address security ...

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is strongly opposed to a recent proposal that airlines charge passengers based on their body weight in order to reduce fuel cost. The three "pay-as-you-weigh" models being suggested are calculated on total weight including: 1. Luggage and body weight. 2. A base fair plus fee for being over limit or discount for being under limit. 3. A high/low average base price with a surcharge and discount for any variances. The proposals were conceived by Norwegian economist Dr. Bharat P. Bhatta and recently published ...

The annual affair was hosted by WRAL-TV's Monica Laliberte, with a culinary dining experience and auction that included an Angus Barn Wine Cellar Dinner and a Sonoma Wine Country Extravaganza. Guest author and award winning humor columnist, Celia Rivenbark entertained the audience with humorous readings from her latest book: You Don't Sweat Much for a Fat Girl: Observations on Life from the Shallow End of the Pool. According to Special Event Coordinator Kelly Hughes, the annual event goes a long way in offering compassionate care for people in need. "It's not just ...

MEGAGROWTH ANNOUNCES HOSTS LAZ ALONSO AND TATYANA ALI FOR HIGH-PROFILE RELAUNCH AT "THE MANE EVENT" Celebrities and consumers unite in celebration of Strength of Nature's anti-breakage line's new offerings MegaGrowth, an anti-breakage system created by Strength of Nature to strengthen and protect both relaxed and natural hair, is celebrating the re-launch of the brand with a star-studded event in Atlanta, GA on April 11, 2013 hosted by actors Laz Alonso and Tatyana Ali. Known for throwing some of the most talked about, and widely attended, product launch events, ...

Global timeshare exchange company Dial An Exchange (DAE) continues to significantly alter the evolution of the exchange business through the enhancement of its banked week system. Considered the backbone of timeshare exchange, the system by which owners can bank, or deposit, their weeks into the exchange pool is a crucial component of the service and, through the development of its exclusive free membership service, the process of banking a week has now been refined to include several consumer-friendly aspects such as: • No fee for banking a week • A 3-year timeframe ...

Biznet Internet Solutions recently redesigned the website, PhoneInstallers.net, to help businesses throughout the U.S. select the right phone installer for their needs. Sponsored by Troy-based MetroLine Direct, PhoneInstallers.net has thousands of users a month searching to hire expert, local installers of digital phone systems and VOIP phone systems. More than 3,000 installers participate in the site's nationwide directory. The service is free to use. Installers may choose a free basic listing or upgrade their listing to include company logo, contact forms, reviews ...

Spring signifies the promise of rebirth, which many business owners equate with increased revenue. The season inspires new promotional strategies because innovative campaigns always outperform tired tactics. Naturally, a solid growth plan requires offline marketing materials that complement online advertising efforts in meaningful ways. Of all the powerful tools available, experts identify stickers among the most effective for corporate branding. Stickers perform exceptionally well when integrated into social media contests and guerilla style stunts. Despite strong performance, ...

Anxiety and stress are unavoidable in the business world. At NAFA's 2013 Institute & Expo, motivational speaker Stuart Ellis-Myers will offer his own personal methods on how to get through difficult times in front of hundreds of fleet managers from throughout the United States and Canada. Since the age of nine, Stuart has "suffered" from Tourette's Syndrome. Despite this handicap, he has become an internationally known and respected speaker on communication leadership, sales, and customer relationship management practices that yield measurable results. "Stuart ...

Gravit-e Technologies Inc. has completed work for the City of Vancouver's Ironclad Art Manhole Cover Design Challenge website. First held in 2004, the Ironclad Art contest encourages local artists to submit their design for both sanitary and storm sewer manhole covers. "It has been a pleasure to once again work with the City of Vancouver and to be able to provide them with tools to help engage the public. Gravit-e's design competition platform is a turnkey solution which made it possible to develop and launch the Ironclad website in a matter of days, while still ...

New Zealand natives Stellar Surfaces is proud to announce the offering of their services to residents of Orange County. Having built their reputation as the premier concrete grinding and polishing company in New Zealand they are now poised to take on and ultimately conquer Orange County. Whether it be concrete polishing, concrete refinishing, concrete repair, or tiling & grout services, Stellar Surfaces has the experience and the talent to do it better than everybody else. When asked why Orange County was chosen as the new city in which offers their services, Stellar ...

Potomac Core Consulting announced today that John M. Bernard Chairman and Founder of Mass Ingenuity, will be an expert Contributor and feature a blog series on driving positive culture and growth at Associations. The series will consist of blog articles that will be posted to http://www.potomacore.com starting on March 29th . Potomac Core Consulting, a leading advisor to growth focused Associations posts best practice interviews with leading CEO's and topical experts. According to Potomac Core's CEO Varroney "We're fortunate to have someone of John Bernard's caliber ...

Viridian Health Management, an integrative healthcare services provider focused on improving individual and population health through integrative health management initiatives, announced today that it was awarded a contract by the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS) to establish a comprehensive worksite health program to improve the health of employees and their families while reducing healthcare costs. The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service office oversees the delivery of healthcare to approximately 140,000 Native Americans in the tri-state area of Arizona, Nevada ...

Novo Nordisk will serve as an official sponsor of The New Jersey Marathon, May 5 at the Jersey Shore, it was announced today by US Road Sports, owner of The New Jersey Marathon, and the global healthcare company. The Danish firm, headquartered in the U.S. in Princeton, N.J., will sponsor the popular Novo Nordisk Health & Fitness Expo on May 3 and 4 and is designated as the Official Pharmaceutical Company of the event. The partnership with Novo Nordisk, recognized as a leader in diabetes care, aligns with The New Jersey Marathon's theme for 2013 of "Up & ...