Abused or neglected teenage girls become teen mothers at nearly five times the national rate of teen motherhood. A new Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study, published in the eFirst pages of the journal Pediatrics, shows that teen childbirth rates are more than 20 percent for abused and neglected teens. This compares to the national teen childbirth rate of approximately 4 percent. The finding holds true even after taking into account such factors as race, family income and whether the family was a one- or two-parent household. "Teen victims of sexual ...

A new analysis has found that genetic alterations in a particular cellular pathway are linked with bladder cancer risk, recurrence, disease progression, and patient survival. Published early online in CANCER, a peer- reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings could help improve bladder cancer screening and treatment. Alterations in the regulators of G-protein signaling (RGS) pathway, which is important for various cellular processes, have been implicated in several cancers. Eugene Lee, MD, of the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and his colleagues ...

The harm done by konzo – a disease overshadowed by the war and drought it tends to accompany – goes beyond its devastating physical effects to impair children's memory, problem solving and other cognitive functions. Even children without physical symptoms of konzo appear to lose cognitive ability when exposed to the toxin that causes the disease, researchers report in the journal Pediatrics. "That's what's especially alarming," said lead author Michael Boivin, a Michigan State University associate professor of psychiatry and of neurology and ophthalmology. "We found ...

Contact: Jamie Rosen jrosen@aeras.org 27-766-593-409 Aeras Contact: Alison September a.september@uct.ac.za SATVI Contact: Erna Balk Erna.Balk@tbvi.eu 31-320-277-552 TuBerculosis Vaccine Initiative Global scientific experts convene in Cape Town to report on progress toward tuberculosis vaccines South Africa recognized as innovator in worldwide effort to address disease, as global concerns rise over drug-resistant strains CAPE TOWN – 25 March 2013 – At a time of growing global concern about the rising level of drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis ...

During the Association Day 2013 conference and trade show, Wyndham Jade will introduce its mobile-friendly housing platform - RoomLogicTM - which helps associations maximize room blocks and enhance the hotel booking process for their customers. Hosted by Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives, Association Day will take place March 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Wyndham Jade will provide demonstrations of RoomLogicTM in booth #34 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. RoomLogicTM websites automatically redraw themselves, creating a streamlined, ...

Adagold Aviation will for the first time be exhibiting at the 2013 CQ Expo, held at Rockhampton Show Grounds on the 13-14 March. Now in its second year, the CQ Expo (Central Queensland Transport, Trades and Mining Expo) is fast becoming one of Central Queensland's key resources industry events. Adagold's Cairns-based Business Development Manager, Tracey Fisher will be onsite throughout the Expo to discuss your potential aircraft charter requirements, "This is the first time an aircraft charter solutions company such as Adagold has exhibited at the Expo, and we are ...

Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center, a leading provider of aesthetic and reconstructive excellence for over 35 years, is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeremy Pyle has successfully completed certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Dr. Pyle received his certification after completing six years of residency training in an accredited plastic surgery program, passing comprehensive written and oral exams, and undergoing a review by the Board of all the procedures performed during the first part of his career. Dr. Pyle has been a surgeon with Raleigh Plastic ...

Gurning, bog snorkelling, and even worm charming, the UK has its fair share of weird and wonderful competitions, and the annual Air Guitar UK Championships are no exception. Leave your musical pretensions at the door and prepare to be wowed by a crowd of oddball competitors from across the country who've raised this often frowned-upon dance floor compulsion in to an art form in its own right. Overseeing proceedings will be a line-up of top comedians, performers and musicians, including cult fantasy author Robert Rankin, and along with the glamour and glory, the winner ...

Author Bonnie Jo Davis has created a charming series of short story books to teach children about animal rescue and adoption. "Mrs. Morgan Rescues..." is a short story series of e-books available on Kindle that introduce the characters Mrs. Morgan of Savannah, Georgia, her rescue dog Cinnamon and her eleven year old next door neighbor Bree. This trio works together with a local veterinarian, Dr. Perkins, to care for injured and abandoned wild and domestic animals. Each book features a single or set of animals needing special care or a foster home. Children ...

The opening of Glenda's, Art, Furniture & Jewelry marks the beginning of a journey its founder began during her years in college. Freeman states, "Art has been my passion since age 6, and I pursued my Masters in Education so I could devise a way to help and inspire children and women." Glenda Freeman's work emphasizes freedom of emotional expression, technique and execution. Practicing the Buddhist teachings of mindfulness helps her to create art. The purpose of Mindfulness is to overcome sorrow and lamentation and for the end of pain and grief. Mindfulness ...

Texas singer-songwriter Laurie Lace releases "Here For The Beer" from her new CD "Wild Mustang", produced by Curt Ryle. Radio Release date is set for March 27. Laurie Lace http://www.laurielace.com/ was born and raised around Dallas, Texas, and she started singing and writing at the age of 12. The signs were there right away. She received awards in high school for poetry, but she stopped singing after high school, getting her work legs going as a Deputy Sheriff. 4 years years ago she picked it up again, and the world is a better place because of it, ...

EPA Entertainment is exclusively interviewing the all-encompassing Writer, Editor, Director, Producer Vanessa Crucini at Cafe Notmandie, Annapolis, tomorrow to talk about the story that brought about the Get Together Girls Collection, inspired by a generation of young women growing up in Nairobi, and lead to the documentary feature film bringing admirers worldwide to see it. The inaugural Annapolis Film Festival is honored to be presenting 'Get Together Girls'; an internationally acclaimed, award winning, film making its Annapolis debut today at the Maryland Hall in ...

ad:tech is the leading digital marketing event for marketing and technology professionals from all over the world, providing a marketplace for buying and selling, a community for networking, a forum for exchanging ideas and an opportunity for contributing to industry trends and initiatives. As an international payment processing company that offers a wide range of transaction processing services in markets around the globe, PacNet Services is a natural fit. Attendees of the show will have access to the international expertise of PacNet's payment professionals, who will ...

San Diego Self Storage (SDSS), organizational entity of Smart Self Storage of Solana Beach, sponsored the 17th annual Del Mar Solana Beach Sunrise Rotary Turf Bocce Ball Family Day and Tournament, on March 3, 2013 at the Del Mar Horse Park. The fundraising event benefitted three non-profit organizations and raised approximately $45,000 on behalf of: Social Advocates for Youth, Just in Time and Community Resource Center. Social Advocates for Youth (SAY San Diego) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the positive development of San Diego's children, families and communities. ...

EatSmart Products, a manufacturer of innovative housewares products, is pleased to announce a noteworthy achievement, being named a Top Holiday Seller in 2012 by Amazon.com. Holiday sales of EatSmart kitchen, bathroom and luggage scales ranked among the top 25% of all Amazon sellers. EatSmart was also recognized for their outstanding customer service. Dedication to providing an exceptional shopping experience to their customers, translated into being awarded an Amazon customer satisfaction rating of A+ for the holiday period. Bill Geronimo RPh., President of EatSmart ...

Halfpricesoft.com (http://www.halfpricesoft.com) released the new version of the popular check writing software ezCheckPrinting with the blank stock printing feature. This new feature allows users to print professional checks with logo on blank stock from office/home printer so small businesses can save money and time on expensive pre-printed checks. To make this easy and flexible check software available to more California small businesses, Halfpricesoft.com also announces that new users can ezCheckPrinting software or blank check stock for free when they checkout ...

Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, has announced the addition of three new accounts. Hummingbird Creative Group will be providing brand strategy and implementation for Integrated Audio Video, Technology Savants, and REAUL Brand of Durham, NC, Exhibit Resources of Raleigh, NC, and Avance Care of the Triangle area. Integrated Audio Video, Technology Savants and REUL Brand, all located at Southpoint in Durham, provide product sales and custom installation of audio video systems to suit both residential and commercial needs. Hummingbird will provide its total ...

Digisonics, Inc., a leading provider of PACS and Structured Reporting Systems for cardiology, OB/GYN and radiology has promoted James Devlin to President of the company. Digisonics' former President, Dr. Diana McSherry, will continue as the CEO and Chairman. Devlin most recently served as the company's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Under his leadership, Digisonics saw unprecedented continuous growth in sales of its PACS and Structured Reporting Systems. In his new position, Devlin will oversee all aspects of the company including sales and service, client relations, ...

US Logo is known for its custom screen printing, design and embroidery services. It operates out of a 23,600 sq feet facility. Recently, the company announced that it had acquired Wichita Ks screen print and promotional items seller Metro Apparel. The acquisition became effective on 1st March, 2013. Metro Apparel was formerly located at 8025 E. Douglas and enjoys a good reputation in the local community. A spokesperson from US Logo said Metro Apparel is known for apparel printing and selling promotional items. US Logo is well known for custom screen printing, design ...

In additional to more familiar colorful Spanish and Mexican Talavera tile designs, Latin Accents has developed its new Catalina tile line with earth tones for coordinating with marble, granite, terra cotta, wood and other natural materials. Until Latin Accents' innovation with porcelain bodies, artisan Latin tiles were not created to fully withstand damaging freeze thaw cycles outdoors. Hard to find complementary molded porcelain pieces are also offered for complete installation solutions. A rustic clay body traditional version is also offered for the original line. ...

Today, Lakewood-based HomeSphere Inc. announced Rubbermaid will join its growing digital lead-generation and customer loyalty platform, opening up new revenue opportunities for the brand. Rubbermaid and its line of professional closet and garage storage products, joins more than 70 preferred manufacturers using HomeSphere BRI and its industry-first digital marketing services to connect with a growing network of mid-tier builders, staged to construct nearly 20 percent of the total new single-family homes forecast in 2013. Rubbermaid, with its full line of closet ...

www.attachments-guide.com is Your Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Attachments for Your Tractor, Compact Tractor, Lawn Mower, ATV, Garden Tractor, Skidsteer or Compact Tractor. "What's the best attachments to buy?" It's a frequent question because there are a wide variety of implements on the market to get almost any outdoor job done faster, easier and cheaper. BUT, the trick is finding the perfect implement for the type, size, horsepower, towing capacity or hydraulic flow of your equipment - to get the results you want! Now you can use www.attachments-guide.com ...

As one of the nation's largest luxury appliance retailers, Elite Appliance continues to broaden its inventory in order to deliver top-rated products to its discerning clientele. The latest addition to their online catalog is Vent-A-Hood range hoods, a family-owned manufacturer with more than 75 years' experience designing and producing custom kitchen hoods at their headquarters in Richardson, Texas. The launch of Vent-A-Hood on EliteAppliance.com brings a wide variety of new kitchen ventilation options to Elite's customers. Each Vent-A-Hood can be customized in a number ...

A new Civil War Battle App(TM) guide is now available for visitors exploring the Civil War events at Appomattox. History Associates, the leading U.S. historical services firm, collaborated with the Civil War Trust to develop content for the GPS-enabled application, which provides a guide to locations of interest at Appomattox, including the battlefield, the town, and the Wilmer McLean House where the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered. "This is another great release in our Battle App lineup," said Robert Shenk, Director of Internet Strategy & Development ...

According to devoted fan Ray Mequet, the last few years have been nothing if not tumultuous for supporters of the New Orleans Saints. For many Saints enthusiasts, the thrill of the franchise's first-ever Super Bowl win is still a fresh memory. Then, just last year, the NFL's bounty crusade against the team--and the suspension of coach Sean Payton--left many fans wondering whether the team would ever scale those heights again. A recent report makes note of the many factors that could determine the team's prospects in the season to come--but according to Ray Mequet, fans ...