BOSTON — Heart disease and approximately half of all strokes are the results of advanced atherosclerosis with damaged endothelium, the inner lining of blood vessels. In 2009, the direct and indirect annual cost of heart disease and stroke was approximately $312.6 billion. Projections are for the total cost of heart disease to increase from $523 to $1.126 billion from 2013 to 2030. And by 2030, it is expected that there will be more than 148 million of the US population would have heart disease. Development of new technologies for assessing and treating endothelium damage ...

BOSTON — Stress triggered neuropsychiatric disorders take an enormous personal, social and economic toll on society. In the US more than half of adults are exposed to at least one traumatic event throughout their lives. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating anxiety disorder associated with exposure to a traumatic event outside the range of normal human experience. PTSD typically follows a chronic, often lifelong, course. Patients have diminished quality of life, are more likely to manifest other psychiatric disorders such as depression and six times more ...

BOSTON — More than 1 in 270 people in the US are living with HIV and every 9.5 minutes someone is else is infected. The economic cost estimates associated with HIV/AIDS exceed 36 billion dollars a year. The development of effective drug treatments have allowed people with HIV to live longer with federal health officials now predicting that by 2015 one-half of the population with HIV in the US will be older than 50. Efavirenz (tradenames: Sustiva®, Stocrin®) is an antiretroviral (ARV) drug commonly used to treat HIV. Its popularity as a medication, alone or more commonly ...

BOSTON — Depression is the leading cause of disability with more than 350 million people globally affected by this disease. In addition to debilitating consequences on mental health, depression predisposes an individual to physiological disease such as heart disease, and conversely heart disease increases the risk of depression. According to the World Health Organization by the year 2020 heart disease and depression will be the number one and number two leading causes of disability in developed countries. While the co-occurrence of these disorders is well recognized, an ...

Geneva, Switzerland: Unavoidable damage caused to the heart and lungs by radiotherapy treatment of tumours in the chest region can be limited by the administration of an ACE inhibitor, a drug commonly used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, a group of Dutch researchers have found. [1] Common cancers such as breast, oesophagus, lung, and Hodgkin's lymphoma are frequently treated with radiotherapy, but the radiation dose that can be given safely is limited by the sensitivity of the health lung tissue which is also irradiated. The lung is a particularly complex ...

Middle school students from rural Maine will present a poster at the Experimental Biology 2013 conference detailing how their involvement with the Aspirnaut science-outreach program led to them becoming active scientific researchers. Students from the Dedham School in Dedham, Maine, were participants in the Aspirnaut program (http://www.aspirnaut.org), a science-outreach program started at Vanderbilt University, in which scientists engage with middle- and high-school students through videoconferencing. Showing a great interest in the research that was being demoed by ...

Geneva, Switzerland: Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) gives better results than standard radiotherapy in patients with early breast cancer, according to results from a randomised trial presented today (Sunday) to the 2nd Forum of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). IMRT is an advanced, high-precision form of radiotherapy that can deliver an even dose of radiation, thus reducing the cosmetic problems that can often occur after breast radiotherapy. "We believe that this study, the largest prospective trial in the world to test breast IMRT ...

Lisa B. Overton is opening up and telling the world about her life as the child of a forbidden love affair. This moving story details her experience growing up as the child of a Roman Catholic priest and an ex-nun who entered into a 30+ year clandestine love affair. She tells the poignant story of her childhood and how she survived loneliness, shame and hypocrisy in her parents' painful and secretive shadow and how she eventually forgave them both. She never knew who her father was until finally, on her mother's death bed Lisa asked, "Was Uncle my father?" ...

Brene Brown will be the featured speaker at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) inaugural scholarship luncheon, "Daring to Soar," at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 8 at the Houston Country Club. For more than a decade, Brown has been researching and writing about shame, vulnerability, courage and compassion in her role as a research professor at the UH GCSW. Her latest milestone was a two-episode appearance with celebrated talk show host Oprah Winfrey to discuss Brown's new book, "Daring Greatly," which made its way onto ...

On Monday, April 29th 2013 the 14th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will present its Australian Spotlight, an evening celebration of Australian cinema and culture. The event will feature the West Coast Premiere of the highly anticipated film, Drift, followed by a festive post screening gala. Drift is an action-packed ride that reflects the dynamic surf culture and spirit that is shared by Austrialia and southern Califoria. The film, based on a true story, follows two brothers (Absolut Vodka and Stella Artois Beer, 10 top Orange County restaurants serving signature ...

Dallas is recognizing Architecture Month in April with a challenge to architects, design professionals and amateur urbanites around the world to share ideas and devise solutions for one of the city's oldest and most vexing development hurdles, according to guests on the most-recent segment of the KRLD 1080 AM "Pulse of the City" radio show, sponsored by the Dallas law firm Munck Wilson Mandala. The Connected City Design Challenge seeks new strategies for connecting and unifying Downtown Dallas with the extensive development underway along the Trinity River. ...

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, Mr, Lichtenstein's firm obtained a 2.1 Million Dollar verdict in a Brachial Plexus/ Erb's Palsy case tried in Cooperstown, New York, Brandenburg v. Bassett Hospital. After prosecuting the case for many years, Mr. Lichtenstein retained Christina M. Sonsire, a highly gifted medical malpractice lawyer in Elimria New York, as trial counsel As Ms. Sonsire stated that "The tremendous outcome of this trial was the result of a true team effort. She noted that Mr. Lichtenstein was involved in every step of the trial process and that his "depth ...

After an extensive absence from the music industry as promoter of best-selling gospel-jazz recording artist and ex-husband, Ben Tankard and gospel diva, Yolanda Adams and others, Ms. Tankard-Nichols chose to keep a low profile by using the name Benita Savage Nichols to keep in touch with her family, friends, and associates in the gospel music industry and film biz. According to Ms. Tankard-Nichols, the organization exists for the healing, restoration, and salvation of God's people. She states, "We are a catalyst for end time Revival throughout the Nations of the ...

The William & Mary Board of Visitors voted unanimously to approve an expanded mission and a new vision and strategic plan for Richard Bland College at their meeting in Williamsburg on Friday, April 19th. The William & Mary Board last approved a strategic plan for Richard Bland in 1997. President Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D. led development of the new plan, titled RBC-19, which affirms the university transfer mission and, in addition, seeks to expand access to college credentials through strategic partnerships, specialized programming and scalable innovation. The Board, ...

Realty Capital Advisors, a leading Central Florida full service commercial real estate firm, is pleased to report that Jonathan R. Hughes has joined Realty Capital Advisors as an associate. Jonathan joins Realty Capital Advisors from Equity Investment Services where he represented multiple bank owned assets and focused on Office leasing and dispositions. "Jonathan has an established track record for obtaining and maintaining business within markets we specialize in as a firm," said Charles Frederick, President of Realty Capital Advisors. "I look forward ...

Apricot Lane, a popular national boutique featuring celebrity-inspired affordable fashions for the everyday woman, will open a second store in the Charlotte market this May. This new store will be located in StoneCrest at Piper Glen, off I-485 at Rea Road. Led by the franchise group Alpha Astra, LLC, StoneCrest compliments a recently reopened Apricot Lane in Huntersville's Birkdale Village and a third yet-to-be-announced location planned for the Charlotte area. Additionally, Alpha Astra is announcing the appointment of three store leads: Monica Gerberding joins the ...

Considered by many to be the most successful piece of mob fiction of all time, The Sopranos captured the hearts and minds of its fans over 6 seasons. Now, through the Sopranos Sites Tour offered by Tours4Fun.com, it is possible to visit many of the series' most pivotal locations, learn behind-the-scenes trivia and experience the first-hand atmosphere that made The Sopranos such a gritty hit. More details here: http://www.tours4fun.com/sopranos-sites-tour Guided by a knowledgeable local actor, the Sopranos Sites Tour takes fans through some of the show's most important ...

When a parent is about to experience the transition of their infant into a toddler, this means that it's time to do some serious childproofing. Exploring toddlers can turn many things in a home into a potential hazard or even a death-trap, especially if parents don't know what to use or know how to properly install these goods. But even if they do plan to childproof, they probably don't know where to start or are completely bewildered by the number of products available, and probably dreading those three little words, "Some Assembly Required". There are many ...

As new mobile applications and technological devices continue to be launched at accelerated rates, one of the industries that has primarily benefited and enriched the most is education. While some blame technology for attention issues and deem it as a distraction, recent studies have shown that when used properly, technology can serve as an advantageous tool for promoting and advancing education and learning. Tutor Doctor, the fastest growing "at-home" tutoring franchise worldwide, supports technological resources when it comes to both independent and codependent ...

Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (http://www.northraleighflorist.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced that the shop is offering a series of colorful and budget-friendly floral arrangements for Administrative Professionals Week, taking place Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. The week, originally organized in 1952 as National Secretaries Week by the National Secretaries Association (now the International Association of Administrative Professionals ), recognizes the importance and dedication of administrative professionals ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Clopton will be presenting at the Jesuit Colleges & Universities (AJCU) Finance Administrators Conference. His presentation, " Data Analytics: Applications in the University Context," will take place on Friday, April 26, 2013, from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. at Regis University, Denver, CO. As a member of BKD's Forensics & Valuation Services division, Jeremy provides fraud investigation and forensic data mining services. He assists with fraud investigations ...

Online health insurance comparison company HealthCompare.com has partnered with premier affiliate management agency AffiliateManager.com to launch the HealthCompare affiliate management program. HealthCompare is a new and efficient way to shop for health insurance - online. HealthCompare's aim is to provide individuals with clear and easy access to hundreds of plans, and their service helps shoppers to find the right coverage at an affordable price for themselves and for their families. HealthCompare's insurance comparison professionals work towards accomplishing the ...

Hearing Services of Nashville,http://www.HearingServicesOfNashville.com will be hosting a 3-day educational open house event from April 24th, 2013 - April 26th, 2013. This special hearing event will be held at both of the two convenient Nashville hearing aid center locations.At the open house special event, attendees can receive FREE hearing screenings and consultations, FREE demonstrations of the newest hearing aids including the Oticon Alta hearing aid device, same-day hearing aid fittings(Contact office for more details), FREE lifetime hearing aid batteries (With any ...

This is a rare opportunity to reflect on the riches of the Christian contemplative tradition. Contemplation as the art of silent prayer, is no longer confined to the monasteries but is being reclaimed by the ordinary Christian. This is a course for anybody who wishes to explore their Christian spiritual roots. Well known speakers will lead the sessions and will walk us through the Christian mystical tradition from Jesus to the present time. Great mystics who have shaped the tradition will be studied. The speakers include Fr Laurence Freeman, a Benedictine monk and Director ...

Susan G. Komen Orange County has announced its 2013-2014 Board of Directors to lead the organization's efforts this year to provide local breast health services for uninsured and underserved women and men and raise funds for breast cancer research. The Komen board appointed Lynn Jolliffe, Executive VP Human Resources, Ingram Micro, Inc. as new board president and also added two new members. "Since joining the board in 2011, I have seen Komen Orange County spearhead a number of breast health initiatives and help spur technological advances through its fundraising," ...