Joslin scientists advance understanding of human brown adipose tissue and grow new cells
2013-04-23
BOSTON – March 22, 2013 – Joslin scientists report significant findings about the location, genetic expression and function of human brown adipose tissue (BAT) and the generation of new BAT cells. These findings, which appear in the April 2013 issue of Nature Medicine, may contribute to further study of BAT's role in human metabolism and developing treatments that use BAT to promote weight loss.
Two types of adipose (fat) tissue – brown and white -- are found in mammals. Unlike the more predominant white adipose tissue (WAT) which stores fat, BAT burns fat to produce ...
Atrophy in key region of brain associated with multiple sclerosis
2013-04-23
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements of atrophy in an important area of the brain are an accurate predictor of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. According to the researchers, these atrophy measurements offer an improvement over current methods for evaluating patients at risk for MS.
MS develops as the body's immune system attacks and damages myelin, the protective layer of fatty tissue that surrounds nerve cells within the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms include visual disturbances, ...
Deficiency in p53 anti-tumor protein delays DNA repair after radiation, Moffitt researchers say
2013-04-23
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that a deficiency in an important anti-tumor protein, p53, can slow or delay DNA repair after radiation treatment. They suggest that this is because p53 regulates the expression of two enzymes (JMJD2b and SUV39H1) that control the folding of DNA.
According to the researchers, p53 is highly inducible by radiation. Activation of p53 stabilizes chromosomes by promoting the repair of heterochromatin DNA, which controls the expression of nearby genes and ensures accurate distribution of chromosomes during cell division.
Their ...
National study: Teen misuse and abuse of prescription drugs up 33 percent since 2008
2013-04-23
New York, NY – April 23, 2013 – New, nationally projectable survey results released today by The Partnership at Drugfree.org and MetLife Foundation confirmed that one in four teens has misused or abused a prescription (Rx) drug at least once in their lifetime – a 33 percent increase over the past five years. The Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) also found troubling data on teen misuse or abuse of prescription stimulants. One in eight teens (13 percent) now reports that they have taken the stimulants Ritalin or Adderall when it was not prescribed for them, at least ...
Prenuptial asset protection for Maryland couples
2013-04-23
Prenuptial asset protection for Maryland couples
Article provided by Jeffrey N. Greenblatt of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA
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Prenuptial agreements were long viewed as tools for only the super wealthy. These pre-marital agreements were once even considered taboo. However, with nearly half of marriages ending in divorce, a prenuptial agreement is a wise precaution for Maryland residents, especially if they are bringing significant assets into their marriage.
Why get a prenuptial?
A prenuptial agreement serves to mitigate ...
Florida law not equipped to handle same-sex custody disputes
2013-04-23
Florida law not equipped to handle same-sex custody disputes
Article provided by Leininger Law Firm, P.A.
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In the last couple of years, Florida has seen a rise of same-sex couples enter the courts with disputes over the custody of children born into the household. Generally, this applies to female relationships in which one of the women has given birth to a child or children. However, the other partner often feels that the child is hers too, and this can put the courts in an unprecedented position of trying to interpret ...
Survey shows adults guilty of texting while driving more often than teens
2013-04-23
Survey shows adults guilty of texting while driving more often than teens
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Despite nationwide efforts to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, a new study from AT&T has revealed that many Americans continue to participate in these risky behaviors. Not only is it more common than one might imagine, the research showed that adults are actually guilty of driving while distracted by cellphones more often than teenagers.
According to the survey, 49 percent of adults ...
Implications of felony drug charges extend beyond legal system
2013-04-23
Implications of felony drug charges extend beyond legal system
Article provided by Law Office of Jeffrey R. Gilbert, P.C.
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Texans know that the state is very strict when it comes to drugs. Texas has such a low tolerance for drug-related crime that if someone is convicted of a felony, he or she is banned from getting food stamps as well as other types of government assistance. Research has shown that the banning of these programs can lead a person to make negative lifestyle choices.
Marijuana possession as an example of ...
DUI accidents a problem despite Connecticut's ignition interlock law
2013-04-23
DUI accidents a problem despite Connecticut's ignition interlock law
Article provided by Law Offices of Wesley Malowitz
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Four people were taken to the hospital after a recent automobile crash in Stamford. The driver of one vehicle was traveling too fast and ran a red light, hitting the other car that contained three people. The 18 year old driver allegedly had a blood alcohol level that was elevated and alcohol was located in the vehicle. If convicted, the driver will face a variety of penalties that may include having an ignition ...
Unmarried parents face unique obstacles in Tennessee
2013-04-23
Unmarried parents face unique obstacles in Tennessee
Article provided by Judy A. Oxford, Attorney at Law
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About 25 percent of babies are now born to unmarried couples, according to recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is nearly double the rate seen in 2002, Time reported recently.
Compared to married couples, unmarried parents often face a unique set of legal obstacles when they decide to part ways, owing to the fact that their relationships with one another and their children ...
Washington State's minor in possession laws
2013-04-23
Washington State's minor in possession laws
Article provided by Jeff Staples, Attorney at Law
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A number of states throughout the U.S. have what are referred to as "minor in possession" laws. These laws specifically pertain to drugs and alcohol that are found on minors, whether they used the substances or not.
In general, MIP laws were created to inform and educate minors about the issues and dangers that surround drinking and driving. The laws were also created to get minor children more involved in community ...
Insurance companies deny claims after storm causes damage in Texas
2013-04-23
Insurance companies deny claims after storm causes damage in Texas
Article provided by The Voss Law Firm, P.C.
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A storm recently moved through Texas causing damage to homes, cars and property blanketing some areas of the state with over six inches of hail. The hail ripped through siding on homes and shattered windows.
The hail damage resulting from the heavy winds and dangerous pieces of ice produced by this storm provide a timely example of the harm that can result from a powerful storm. Those who own property ...
Regulation aiming to protect young farm workers reversed
2013-04-23
Regulation aiming to protect young farm workers reversed
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Pennsylvania farm workers may recall hearing about the recent reversal of a directive promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The regulation attempted to prevent injuries to children by placing limits on the ability of children to work on farms.
Details of the reversal
The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, along with other state bureaus, successfully implemented a campaign against the directive. The directive placed limitations ...
New bill in Texas could cut cost of storm-mitigation equipment
2013-04-23
New bill in Texas could cut cost of storm-mitigation equipment
Article provided by The Voss Law Firm, P.C.
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Lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives are considering a bill that would create Hurricane Mitigation Week. During this time period, sales tax exemptions would apply to the purchase of hurricane-mitigation equipment such as portable generators, fuel containers, flashlights and devices made to prevent window damage in storms.
If passed, Hurricane Mitigation week would be observed from May 25 to May ...
Survey Finds That Vast Number of Medical Errors Are Unreported
2013-04-23
Survey Finds That Vast Number of Medical Errors Are Unreported
Article provided by Greene & Eisen, Co. L.P.A.
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A survey recently conducted by ProPublica (a nonprofit investigative journalism organization) concluded that the great majority of people who suffer harm at the hands of a physician, nurse, hospital or clinic do not file formal complaints about their injuries.
Injuries are probably coming at a rate far faster than any of us ever realized; data released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows ...
The plea bargain: An essential part of the California legal system
2013-04-23
The plea bargain: An essential part of the California legal system
Article provided by Law Offices of David P. Schwarz
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In Santa Ana last year, a man avoided a sentence of life in a California prison by taking what is known as a plea bargain. The plea bargain required the man to plead guilty to the attempted murder charge filed against him and in return, he received a sentence of 19 years. Every day plea deals, such as this one, are negotiated in the majority of criminal cases in California and across ...
Why paternity matters for unmarried Colorado parents and their children
2013-04-23
Why paternity matters for unmarried Colorado parents and their children
Article provided by Pearson & Paris, P.C.
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Paternity is the legal relationship between a father and child. It is not the same is biological or genetic fatherhood, although these issues are often related. When a child is born to married parents in Colorado, paternity is usually established automatically. However, when the parents are not married, additional legal measures are necessary in order to establish paternity.
In Colorado, a paternity ...
Steps to take when involved in an employment contract dispute
2013-04-23
Steps to take when involved in an employment contract dispute
Article provided by Robert N. Levin, PC
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When contract disputes arise between workers and employers, it is often unclear how to go about seeking a resolution. Specifically, people involved in employment contract disputes may wonder how far to go in their efforts to settle the issue on their own and when to pursue legal action through a court of law. For employees struggling with contract disputes, the following tips may be helpful in deciding how to approach the ...
Proposition 36 reverses course on California's Three Strikes Law
2013-04-23
Proposition 36 reverses course on California's Three Strikes Law
Article provided by Joe Gazzigli Attorney at Law
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After nearly two decades with some of the nation's toughest criminal sentencing laws, California residents voted in the fall of 2012 to ease the impact of California's Three Strikes Law by passing Proposition 36. The change commits people convicted of a third felony to life imprisonment in more limited circumstances than before, and it also provides some people who are currently incarcerated under the law with the ...
US Supreme Court to rule on "Miranda" rights prior to arrest
2013-04-23
US Supreme Court to rule on "Miranda" rights prior to arrest
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The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments recently in a case that could affect the rights of individuals to refuse police questioning prior to being taken into custody.
As many people know, police officers are required to advise individuals of their right to remain silent when they are placed under arrest. Criminal suspects who waive their right to silence can have their statements used as evidence ...
Breach of contract lawsuits in California
2013-04-23
Breach of contract lawsuits in California
Article provided by William B. Hanley, Attorney at Law
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In the world of business, agreements and contracts are signed on a daily basis throughout the state of California. In fact, individuals and businesses enter into contracts more than most people realize. Whenever someone agrees to act or make payments in exchange for something of value, a contract is formed.
While it certainly would make conducting business easier if all the obligations and requirements of a contract were fulfilled ...
Seven4 Cosmetics Sends Eco-Beauty Gifts to Celebrities
2013-04-23
In honor of Earth Day 2013, Seven4 Cosmetics, in association with The Artisan Group, will participate in gifting a select group of high-profile, environmentally-conscious celebrities including Woody Harrelson, Ted Danson, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Rachel McAdams, P!nk, Orlando Bloom, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Malin Akerman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Bosworth, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Josh Hartnett, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hayden Panettiere, Ginnifer Goodwin, Emily VanCamp, Edward Norton, Daryl Hannah, Courteney Cox, Cameron Diaz, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Silverstone, and Adrian Grenier.
Each ...
Unassuming Ex-Serviceman Undertakes Heroic Challenge in Honour of Fallen Comrades
2013-04-23
Retired RAF Chinook helicopter crewman, Ben Greer, is now one third of the way through a gruelling 440 mile walk with 100kg on his back, the equivalent of a 16 stone man. Each mile of The Big Lift is in honour of a British serviceman who's lost his or her life in the current Afghanistan conflict. So far over GBP6,000 has been raised for charity - but Ben eyes much more.
33 year old Ben from Docking in Norfolk says, "I completed six tours of Afghanistan between 2006 and 2010 and had the pleasure of serving alongside some of the bravest young people I have ever met. ...
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their New Fall Protection Suspension Seat
2013-04-23
Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands of fall protection equipment has announced the launch of their new Suspension Seat, purpose built for rope access and rescue harnesses.
DBI-SALA's new Suspension Seat has been specifically designed with the ability to be attached and used with any brand or style of fall protection harness; however the seat is ideal for use with their specialist range of rescue & rope access harnesses available in the popular ExoFit NEX or DELTA II styles. The use of suspension seats provides added comfort and support when working ...
UpperCurve Announces Spring Special $200 Direct to Dentist Rebate
2013-04-23
UpperCurve today announced a spring special deal of $200 rebate direct to the dentist for any purchase of a DryCurve 1000 dental instrument dryer before June 30th, 2013. As an incentive to tryout the drying unit, UpperCurve is also offering a one month free demo trail. It's a great way to see the difference in quality instrument care.
UpperCurve products are distributed through Benco, Burkhart, Henry Schein, Patterson and other regional distributors in the United States and Henry Schein (Canada) and Sinclair Dental in Canada.UpperCurve, LLC., founded in 2009, manufactures ...
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