HOUSTON – (March 7, 2013) – Results of a study using several imaging methods showed that CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency) occurs at a low rate in both people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and non-MS volunteers, contrary to some previous studies. The research by an interdisciplinary team at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) was published in a recent early online edition of the Annals of Neurology. "Our results in this phase of the study suggest that findings in the major veins that drain the brain consistent with CCSVI ...

A new report from the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (WCS Canada) creates a conservation strategy that will promote wildlife resiliency in the Southern Canadian Rockies to the future impacts of climate change and road use. The report's "safe passages and safe havens" were informed in part by an assessment of six iconic species—bull trout, westslope cutthroat trout, grizzly bears, wolverines, mountain goats and bighorn sheep—five of which were ranked as highly vulnerable to projected changes. Nestled between Glacier National Park in Montana and Banff National ...

In the movie Alien, the title character is an extraterrestrial creature that can survive brutal heat and resist the effects of toxins. In real life, organisms with similar traits exist, such as the "extremophile" red alga Galdieria sulphuraria. In hot springs in Yellowstone National Park, Galdieria uses energy from the sun to produce sugars through photosynthesis. In the darkness of old mineshafts in drainage as caustic as battery acid, it feeds on bacteria and survives high concentrations of arsenic and heavy metals. How has a one-celled alga acquired such ...

Scientists at UC San Francisco have found a more precise way to turn off genes, a finding that will speed research discoveries and biotech advances and may eventually prove useful in reprogramming cells to regenerate organs and tissues. The strategy borrows from the molecular toolbox of bacteria, using a protein employed by microbes to fight off viruses, according to the researchers, who describe the technique in the current issue of Cell. Turning off genes is a major goal of treatments that target cancer and other diseases. In addition, the ability to turn genes off ...

To students in Jennifer Burg's computer science classes, making music is the main objective. But her goal is to get them to understand how the underlying technology works – and to love it so much they decide on a science-based career path. And that, Burg's study has shown, has helped Wake Forest University fulfill the national imperative to increase the number of majors in the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math. The results of Burg's research, "Computer Science 'Big Ideas' Play Well in Digital Sound and Music," will be published during the ...

Outdoor heat is associated with a significantly increased risk of emergency hospitalization for respiratory disorders in the elderly, according to a large epidemiological study of more than 12.5 million Medicare beneficiaries. "While outdoor heat has been shown to increase respiratory mortality, evidence on the relationship between heat and respiratory hospitalizations has been less consistent," said lead author G. Brooke Anderson, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. "In the largest population ...

A study by the University of Liverpool has found that celebrity endorsement of a food product encourages children to eat more of the endorsed product. It also found that children were prompted to eat more of the endorsed product when they saw the celebrity on TV in a different context. Celebrity endorsement is an effective method of creating value, recognition and credibility for a brand, and celebrities are frequently used in television advertising to induce children to try foods. An example of this is former England international soccer player Gary Lineker, now principally ...

Massachusetts criminal cases under review after false testimony revealed Article provided by Stephen E. Dawley, P.C., Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.stephendawley.com As many as 34,000 criminal cases may be up for review after the arrest of a crime lab chemist in Boston last year. The chemist -- who was employed by a Massachusetts crime lab for the past nine years -- was in charge of testing suspected drug substances seized during arrests throughout the state. False testimony revealed The female chemist served as an expert witness at thousands of trials ...

Recent tax law changes can have a great impact on divorce negotiations Article provided by Donelson Ciancio & Grant, P.C. Visit us at http://www.colodivorceattorneys.com On January 1 of this year, the U.S. Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) forestalling federal tax increases for the middle class and various spending cuts. Although the country did not topple over the "fiscal cliff" that everyone was so concerned about, passage of the ATRA brought about more cringes than sighs of relief for many divorcing couples in Colorado and ...

Late in life divorce phenomenon still growing Article provided by Evashevski, Elliott, Cihak & Hediger, PC Visit us at http://www.eechlaw.com "Late-life divorce." "Baby boomer divorce." No matter what name you use, the fact remains that one segment of our population has seen its divorce rate rise exponentially: couples over the age of 50. The rate of divorce in that demographic has more than doubled since 1990, and the phenomenal rise isn't showing any sign of slowing. Dissolutions of long-term marriages are different because they most ...

FDA says sleep aids may cause drowsy driving the next morning Article provided by Brady & Grabowski, P.C. Visit us at http://www.bradygrabowski.com If you have ever been behind the wheel for a long period of time, you have likely experienced this frightening phenomenon. You suddenly realize you have no recollection of driving the last few miles or a patch of rumble strips on the side of the road jerks you awake. Driving while fatigued is a dangerous choice, as drowsy drivers' abilities are often compared to those of drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Recently, ...

Ohio Teen's Delayed Pediatric Stroke Diagnosis Sheds Light On Problem Article provided by Klein & Carney Co., L.P.A. Visit us at http://www.kleinandcarney.com/ Recently, the parents of a teenage Ohio boy took him to the emergency room after he suddenly experienced a terrible headache and experienced difficulty walking. At the local hospital, the doctors stated they believed the teen was suffering from a migraine. Twenty-five hours later, the boy's mother -- a nurse -- knew something was wrong, and had her son transferred to the Cleveland Clinic. Physicians ...

NTSB targets wrong-way drivers Article provided by Burke Lasseter LLC Visit us at http://www.burkelasseterllc.com When you are driving down the highway, you are probably anticipating aggressive drivers or perhaps drivers weaving in and out of their lane while talking on their cellphone. However, one scenario that you probably did not prepare for is a driver barreling towards you while going the wrong direction on the highway. You may think that it is a rare occurrence, but it happens more often than you may think. According to the National Transportation Safety ...

Building the parental bond after divorce Article provided by Greenwald Law Offices Visit us at http://www.greenwaldlaw.com Parenting is not easy. Parenting after a divorce can be particularly difficult, but researchers continually find that the benefit of a strong relationship between children and their mothers and fathers is worth the extra work. Experts maintain that children's development is linked to the bond they have with their parents. Another scientific study recently released in a well-respected journal provides further support to this theory. As a result, ...

Maryland battles the issue of distracted driving Article provided by The Law Offices of Burch & Voss Visit us at http://www.burchandvoss.com While many Americans attempt to multitask in their everyday lives, studies suggest that humans are limited in the amount of information they can process at one time. To accommodate the multiple demands of life, people attempt to shift their concentration, back and forth, from one matter to the next. However, if one is assigned to the task of driving, he or she should not attempt to do multiple things at once. A motorist ...

Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon has secured OSHA Certification. OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health Administration) is part of the United States Department of Labor. The Senate and House of Representatives of the U.S.A. in Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: "To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, ...

TNT Express in Sri Lanka conducted a comprehensive training for the new and existing franchisees operating throughout the country. The objectives of the training are to raise awareness and provide guidelines about TNT Express standards and practices. The workshop training was delivered by TNT Express senior management. Jerome Brohier, Country Manager for TNT Express in Sri Lanka and The Maldives Islands commented :"TNT Express in Sri Lanka focuses on maintaining consistent standards amongst their franchisees, to be able to deliver the same level of service ...

As Colorado-based Adoba Hotel Brand expands into its third location, it is time to address the company's rapid growth and need for an organizational chart that reflects these new developments. Lapporte is no stranger to the hotel industry, bringing with him thirteen years of experience as a senior real estate broker specializing in retail, hotels, mixed-use, land, and investment sales. His strong track record of success in sourcing, negotiating, developing and closing transactions aligns well with the Adoba Hotels brand's own business goals. Lapporte will spearhead ...

Announced today by Acopian, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of custom, standard and modified standard power supplies, is the availability of new options to enhance the functionality of its Low-Profile Family of AC-DC and DC-DC Power Supplies. Boasting a height of only 1.7 inches, the UL recognized, CE certified low-profile family consists of 1U format 720W single-output AC-DC and DC-DC and 750W wide-adjust output AC-DC and DC-DC models. The high power density and flexibility of the models ensures minimal power loss in end-use equipment, thereby facilitating ...

Seabreeze Management Company, a leading community association management firm in Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties, proudly announces its title sponsorship of Mission Hospital's 17th Annual Valiant Women Luncheon on March 21 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach. Seabreeze, a 25-year-old company dedicated to top quality property management services, has generously underwritten $25,000 for the organization for the second year. Lisa Dale, CEO of Seabreeze, said that last year's event raised nearly $200,000 and her goal is to exceed last year's success. The funds raised ...

Richard P. Brown, MD, an integrative psychiatrist known for his healing mental health work for survivors of mass disasters, will give a two-day Breath~Body~Mind workshop on Saturday, March 9, 2013, 10 am to 6 pm at SUBUD, 230 W 29th Street, New York, NY, and Monday, March 11, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, or, Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, at Meta Center, 214 W. 29th Street, 16th floor, New York, NY for 9/11 responders, Ground Zero workers, those who suffered losses during Hurricane Sandy, health professionals, caregivers, and the general public. Dr. Brown will teach breath ...

The POP Bag is known for their events and creating a different experience for moviegoers. For the price of a ticket, they get additional perks. NYC brownie company Fat Witch will be providing mini Baby Witches, perfect for the witch theme of the movie. Recently opened in the Chelsea neighborhood, Off the Wall Yogurt will be sampling 16 of their flavors and giving moviegoers a chance to win a gift card valued at $30. Stella & Chewy's, makers of raw, natural dog treats will be providing samples of their super beef dinner patties. Nth Degree Innovations will be sampling ...

First announced in March 2013 at performances of Macbeth, Baltimore Concert Opera (BCO) opened the fundraising campaign '25.4.5' for $25,000 to help ensure the organization's ongoing sustainability going into its 5th season this Fall.  The 25.4.5 campaign will run from March 1 through May 5, 2013 and will help guarantee BCO's fifth season of production and expansion. "Last year was a very important year for Baltimore Concert Opera when we received an anonymous donation of $20,000 to be used in a match, which we then exceeded matching to the tune of over $40,000. ...

World of Beer (WOB) Westchase & Sarasota, two thriving beer-centric taverns boasting an extensive collection of brews from around the globe, will debut the installment of beer 'fusion towers' in both locations as a celebration of Tampa Bay Beer Week. These fusion towers grant beer-drinkers the ability to infuse their drink with a multitude of flavors, including fruit, malt, spices, and oak. While other infusers may subject the beer to trauma in the process, the fusion tower uses a special patent-pending process that does not sacrifice the carbonation of the beer, ...

Vicinity Manufacturing , a leading provider of formula-based manufacturing software for Microsoft Dynamics , today announced it will once again exhibit at Microsoft Convergence 2013. Microsoft Convergence 2013 will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from March 18th to 21st at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Customers, along with their Microsoft partners, attend Convergence from across the globe to experience everything the fast-paced event has to offer. Full with a variety of informative technical sessions and numerous creative ways to learn, customers discover ...