ROSEMONT, Ill.—Weight loss may prevent and significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a progressive disease of the joints known as "wear and tear" arthritis, according to a literature review appearing in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). According to the article, obesity actually may trigger the biomechanical and inflammatory changes that cause osteoarthritis, and the pain and loss of mobility associated with the condition. "There's a clear link between obesity and osteoarthritis, and the link is ...

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Maryland, College Park, have built a practical, high-efficiency nanostructured electron source. Described in the journal Nanotechnology*, this new, patent-pending technology could lead to improved microwave communications and radar, and more notably to new and improved X-ray imaging systems for security and health-care applications. While thermionic electron sources such as the hot filaments inside cathode ray tubes have largely been replaced by LEDs and liquid crystals for display ...

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a solid-state refrigerator that uses quantum physics in micro- and nanostructures to cool a much larger object to extremely low temperatures. What's more, the prototype NIST refrigerator, which measures a few inches in outer dimensions, enables researchers to place any suitable object in the cooling zone and later remove and replace it, similar to an all-purpose kitchen refrigerator. The cooling power is the equivalent of a window-mounted air conditioner cooling a building the size ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is changing the way it broadcasts time signals that synchronize radio-controlled "atomic" clocks and watches to official U.S. time in ways that will enable new radio-controlled timepieces to be significantly more robust and reliable. This new time broadcast protocol will not only improve the performance of new radio-controlled clocks and watches, but will encourage the development of new timekeeping products that were not practical with the old broadcast system because of local interference or other limitations. ...

HOUSTON - Endometrial cancer survivors are more likely to complete physical activity, and for longer durations, when their daily self-efficacy is higher, according to a study published online in the journal Health Psychology – a publication of the American Psychology Association. "Sedentary behavior is associated with increased cancer risk, including endometrial cancer," said Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Behavioral Science at MD Anderson and lead investigator on the study. "When cancer survivors exercise, it not only improves their physical ...

To speed development and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) for pediatrics, a group of experts from industry, academia and government convened by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has focused its attention on three key audiences—records-system vendors and developers, small-group pediatric medical practices and children's hospitals. In a paper* in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, the panel of medical, human factors engineering and software-usability experts detail how specific recommendations from a recent guide ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A genetic mutation that alters the kinetics of an ion channel in red blood cells has been identified as the cause behind a hereditary anemia, according to a paper (http://bit.ly/13LgCzc) published this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by University at Buffalo scientists and colleagues. The research team was led by Frederick Sachs, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the UB Department of Physiology and Biophysics, who discovered in the 1980s that some ion channels are mechanosensitive, that is, they convert mechanical stress ...

Tiny biomolecular chambers called nanopores that can be selectively heated may help doctors diagnose disease more effectively if recent research by a team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Wheaton College, and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) proves effective. Though the findings* may be years away from application in the clinic, they may one day improve doctors' ability to search the bloodstream quickly for indicators of disease—a longstanding goal of medical research. The team has pioneered work on the use of nanopores—tiny chambers ...

Although biologists think that "new media" such as blogs and online social networks have an important influence on public opinion and political decisions, they aren't much inclined to use them themselves to stay informed about developments in science. Rather, they prefer traditional outlets such as newspapers and television. That seems, at least, to be the implication of a study published in the April issue of BioScience. The study, by Joachim Allgaier of the Jülich Research Center in Germany and four coauthors, examined the opinions of 257 neuroscientists working in ...

HOUSTON – (March 8, 2013) – A more rapid laboratory test for pregnant women to detect potentially deadly Group B strep (GBS) has been successful at identifying GBS colonization in six and a half hours, according to the results of a study from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The more rapid test could be helpful for the 13 percent of patients who experience pre-term labor before they are screened for GBS, which usually occurs between 35 and 37 weeks of gestation. The current standard test takes 48 hours. Antibiotics can be administered ...

Cyclone 19P in the Southern Pacific Ocean was renamed Sandra today, March 8, as NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on the storm that indicated it would continue to strengthen. Residents of New Caledonia should prepare for impacts from Sandra early next week. The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of Cyclone Sandra's cloud top temperatures on March 8 at 1717 UTC (12:17 p.m. EST). Strong thunderstorms around Sandra's center and in a band east of the center appeared as cold as -63 Fahrenheit ...

For more than 20 years, researchers have been using atomic force microscopy (AFM) to measure and characterize materials at the nanometer scale. However AFM-based measurements of chemistry and chemical properties of materials were generally not possible, until now. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign report that they have measured the chemical properties of polymer nanostructures as small as 15 nm, using a novel technique called atomic force microscope infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR). The article, "Atomic force microscope infrared spectroscopy ...

New tech­nolo­gies that exploit quan­tum behav­ior for com­put­ing and other appli­ca­tions are closer than ever to being real­ized due to recent advances, accord­ing to a review arti­cle pub­lished this week in the jour­nal Sci­ence. A sil­i­con chip lev­i­tates indi­vid­ual atoms used in quan­tum infor­ma­tion pro­cess­ing. Photo: Curt Suplee and Emily Edwards, Joint Quan­tum Insti­tute and Uni­ver­sity of Mary­land. Credit: Science. These advances could enable the cre­ation of immensely pow­er­ful com­put­ers as well as other appli­ca­tions, such as highly sen­si­tive ...

Custody and visitation rights for grandparents in Pennsylvania Article provided by Palange & Endres, P.C. Visit us at http://www.pandelaw.com The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is important and special. In most cases, the survival of this relationship depends on the consent of the children's parents. Sometimes -- perhaps because of estrangement, illness or divorce -- parents may limit grandparents' ability to spend time with their children. When this happens, grandparents may be able to go to court and seek protection of their grandparents' rights, ...

Changes to taxes for small businesses in 2013 Article provided by Eno, Martin & Donahue, L.L.P. Visit us at http://www.ebmdattorneys.com As tax day approaches, individuals and businesses need to be sure that they are familiar with all of the changes that have been made to tax laws. Each year, the tax code undergoes multiple changes, and this year is no exception. No one wants to go through an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit or collection action. Failing to keep up with these changes could subject individuals and businesses to potential tax penalties if ...

Divorce rate rising for US Baby Boomers Article provided by Law Office of H. William Edgar Visit us at http://www.edgarfamilylaw.com As the average life expectancy in the United States has risen and the characteristics of a successful and happy marriage have changed, the number of people who choose to divorce later in life has also increased. Interestingly, while the number of older Americans getting divorce has risen, the number of younger couples divorcing in the US has remained relatively the same over the past two decades. According to a study conducted by ...

Splitting up without a fight? It's possible in collaborative divorce Article provided by Bush & Heise Attorneys at Law Visit us at http://www.bhlawoffice.com For most people, the end of a marriage is a traumatic event. Even if both spouses know that getting a divorce is the right thing to do, the upset that comes from leaving behind your old life and facing a new one full of uncertainty can be a lot to handle. In too many cases, this stress is made even worse by the conflict and competition that comes with divorce litigation. It doesn't have to be this way. ...

5 tips for staying close to your kids after divorce Article provided by King, Koligian & Associates, LLC Visit us at http://www.knkfamilylaw.com One of the hardest parts of a divorce is figuring out the best way to handle child custody. Every parent loves their children dearly, and given the choice, nearly all of them would choose to have their kids stay with them full-time. Of course, after a divorce, this is rarely possible. The dissolution of a marriage usually means shared custody with the children dividing their time between two households. In these ...

As that burning question continues to be asked, Save The Radio! An Irish-influenced modern rock duo from Tampa Bay, Florida throws down the gauntlet for all to see and hear. THIS WEEK (3/5/13) marks the Digital and Physical Release of their first full-length album entitled: PARALLEL DIVIDES The album features a SIDE FM (The Rock Side) and SIDE AM (The Acoustic Based Side). PARALLEL DIVIDES title as Singer/Guitarist Shawn Scheller suggests is "Two ways of showing the bands versatility side by side" SAVE THE RADIO! 's PARALLEL DIVIDES is an AAA/AOR Program ...

Music megastars Big Boi and B.o.B are scheduled to appear on KMOJ's Midday Show with Georgia Ellyse, Tuesday, March 12. The two will be on the show to promote their recent partnership with Electronic Arts for the upcoming release of "Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel." They will also talk about the Army of TWO's downloadable demo that will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network starting on the same day. The emcees were tapped to create the Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel theme song, "Double or Nothing," and are also featured in ...

Oakwood Escrow is gearing up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day next Thursday, March 14th with a community wide St. Patrick's Day party. The event will include complimentary green drinks, corn beef tacos, live music and green desserts. There will also be raffle and silent auction items with all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society's 'Relay for Life'. At the St. Patrick's Day event you will have the chance to buy a luminaria bag that will light the way around the Relay For Life track. These bags are to honor loved ones whose lives have been touched by cancer. There ...

Search by Burke CEO brings years of online and offline marketing experience Charlene Burke, CEO of Search by Burke a Louisville area digital marketing agency, has been elected to the Association of Independent Information Professionals Board of Directors as Director of Marketing. In this role, Burke will be sharing the responsibilities of creating and overseeing the implementation of marketing efforts for the association with another Board Member. Burke says, "I'm looking forward to working with amazing business owners and researchers in the association. Every ...

When you buy a lake house, it's about more than just the physical structure and easy access to the water. You really are buying a lifestyle. And that's precisely what you're selling when you deem it time to sell your lakefront property. And that takes a certain expertise that many selling agents who specialize in more traditional properties don't necessarily possess. "When you're shopping for a house, the first thing prospective buyers want to see varies—bedrooms, baths, 'man cave', etc. People buying lake houses want to go to the water first to check out the view, ...

Benchmarking offers industry leading report and analytical tools for accounting firms and business advisors nationwide. With aggressive targets to achieve in the next 3 years, Benchmarking appointed Attractivo as the organisation's marketing & brand management agency. "We devise marketing strategies and implement innovative and effective campaign ideas for Benchmarking.com.au, with an overall goal to achieve tangible results for the organisation" says Bianca Sengos, Managing Director of Attractivo. The Summer 2012-13 campaign was planned and executed ...

PacNet Services, an international payment processing company that provides efficient processing of loan advances and repayments for payday lenders worldwide, is sponsoring the Community Financial Services Association of America's (CFSA) Annual Meeting & Conference, March 5-8, 2013 in Dana Point, California. The CFSA Annual Meeting & Conference promises to enhance networks, industry expertise, and brand development within the short-term credit market. PacNet's presence will give CFSA attendees an opportunity to consult with experts who have specialized knowledge ...