OAKLAND, Calif., May 20, 2013 — Whole-cell pertussis vaccines were more effective at protecting against pertussis than acellular pertussis vaccines during a large recent outbreak, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in Pediatrics. Whole-cell pertussis vaccines, also called DTwP, were available from the 1940s to 1990s, but were associated with safety concerns that ultimately led to the development of acellular pertussis vaccines, which are also called DTaP. By the late 1990s, the United States had switched from whole-cell to acellular vaccines for all ...

A novel study reports that white men and women of European descent inherit common foot disorders, such as bunions (hallux valgus) and lesser toe deformities, including hammer or claw toe. Findings from the Framingham Foot Study—the first to estimate the heritability of foot disorders in humans—appear in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Previous studies show that as many as 60% of older adults have foot disorders which may limit mobility and reduce their quality of life. In fact, bunions affect ...

A new measure of the heterogeneity – the variety of genetic mutations – of cells within a tumor appears to predict treatment outcomes of patients with the most common type of head and neck cancer. In the May 20 issue of the journal Cancer, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary describe how their measure was a better predictor of survival than most traditional risk factors in a small group of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. "Our findings will eventually allow better matching of treatments ...

WASHINGTON —Emergency physicians are key decisionmakers for nearly half of all hospital admissions, highlighting a critical role they can play in reducing health care costs, according to a new report from the RAND Corporation. Hospital admissions from the ER increased by 17 percent over seven years, accounting for nearly all the growth in hospital admissions between 2003 and 2009. Hospital inpatient care is a key driver of health care costs, accounting for 31 percent of the nation's health care expenses. "This report tells policymakers and hospital administrators ...

Located a mere 2-miles from the University of Iowa campus and a short 20-minute drive from Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is the only TAG Approved hotel near Iowa City. Offering unforgettable rates for couples looking to visit the area for Iowa City and Coralville Pride Week activities, the hotel serves as the perfect home base. Event organizers, Iowa City Pride, are committed to providing a variety of inclusive, diverse and entertaining events throughout the year, culminating with the annual Pride Fest every June. ...

Cindy Bauer, inspirational, mystery & suspense author, has created book covers, trailers and formatted manuscripts over the past six years. Also a previous editor, Cindy has left the previous book promotion company she was partnered with and is venturing out on her own again. Cindy has created several of these necessary items for authors in the past and you can see her work on her website at cindybauerbooks.com and also at You Tube. Visit cindybauerbooks.com today to contact Cindy for any of these services at the most reasonable prices available on the internet ...

Who:Massage Envy Stonebriar, Massage Envy SPA Frisco North, Massage Envy Craig Ranch and Town of Little Elm What: 6th Annual Health Fair for Town of Little Elm employees When: Friday, June 7, 2013, 1 - 3 PM Where:Little Elm Recreation Center, 303 Main St., Little Elm, TX 75068, 214-975-0410 How: Massage EnvyStonebriar, Frisco North and Craig Ranch are donating note pads with promotions for free massage upgrades that will go in totes given to each employee plus a free, 1-hour massage session to be raffled as a door prize. Details:The purpose of the health fair is to ...

The premier launch of the country's top 7v7 competition (www.elite7v7.com) has announced the formation of the Elite 7v7 National Football Association . The tournament series will kick off its' Championship 7v7 Football Competition this season in South Florida and it will feature Ladies & Men high school student athletes from Broward, Dade & Palm Beach high schools. Join the action or follow your favorite players and teams through our 7v7 football link below. The 7v7 football competition will kick off this June & July and will be played in Coral Springs, Florida. ...

Following GI Blythe's recent announcement to provide periodic free music downloads of songs from their successful CD release Lost in Space, and the offering of their first, "Run Rabbit Run," they are now providing a second free song written by Geoff Blythe. The title cut "Lost in Space" is an ethereal and majestic mosaic that charts a man's existential journey through the cosmic fabric of life and creation only to realize that he is "lost." In the wake of a highly successful national radio campaign and last year's triumphant CD release tour ...

"Throughout my life, I've encountered many women who have striking features, endearing personalities, and faultless styles. Yet, in spite of all of these things, most were either unaware or unappreciative of their characters. I hope that by celebrating these type of women in my publication, they will realize the depth of the impact that they make on other people in their lives," said Wynter. Caneva is an online fashion magazine for the modern woman. With the magazine's planned debut in June 2013, Wynter anticipates targeting the fashion conscious woman. ...

Have you seen the new sign for Rock Plaza at Crystal Falls? Rock Plaza is the newest commercial development along Leander's prestigious Crystal Falls Parkway between Bagdad Road and US Highway 183. Rock Plaza is the vision of entrepreneurs Dr. Shane and Tasha Wilkinson, owners of Rock Chiropractic Leander (www.rockchiropracticleander.com). The complex consists of two commercial buildings with three business occupants: Rock Chiropractic Leander, Z's Family Hair Salon and Sean Whitehead State Farm Agency. The public is invited to Rock Plaza's official ribbon cutting and first ...

The QuestionPro App brings interactive data visualization to tablets and smartphones, increasing the accessibility of survey data and providing powerful tools to analyze, present and monitor results in real-time. This makes analyzing data, managing feedback and making decisions easier than ever before. The QuestionPro App is a data visualization engine that absorbs QuestionPro survey results and extrapolates insights in the form of highly interactive pie, bar, line and multi-series charts and graphs. Touch gesture technology enables users to zoom, spotlight, compile, ...

Jim Brocious has been named the Territory Sales Manager for the Ohio Valley for the Boral TruExterior Trim product line. Based in the Youngstown area of Ohio, Brocious will spearhead sales with the goal of increasing the market share of Boral TruExterior Trim among dealers, builders, remodelers and architects. Brocious' demonstrated sales knowledge and performance will be integral to his sales role covering Central and Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and portions of West Virginia. "Jim has extensive experience selling high-value, low maintenance, game-changing ...

Guests attending Wilhelm Construction's 90th anniversary celebration at the Eiteljorb Museum of American Indians and Western Art previewed new artwork by Lawrence Romorini commemorating Wilhelm's story and exclusively designed to mirror the firm's iconic W logo. A hard hat, slide rule, brick and memorabilia, along with scores of photos and publications, create a fascinating texture in the unique structure to showcase Wilhelm's history, projects and three generations of Wilhelm family leadership. Rebar extends the story into the future, as it can be updated to showcase ...

• Just a few hundred thousand commuters rely on WiFi today, but the number of potential roamers numbers 340 million according to the Wireless Broadband Alliance's last report. • Continued trend towards multiple devices with an average of 3 devices per user. • Shift from laptop usage towards a reliance on smartphones (45%), laptops and notebooks (50%) and tablets (5%) • New usage patterns show a move away from traditional emails and surfing towards cloud computing, VoIP and conference calling (Skype), video streaming, online applications and the real-time sharing ...

gorjana & griffin has partnered with the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, launching the gorjana EBMRF Butterfly Collection and the griffin EBMRF Bracelets. The collections were inspired by the selfless love of a mother fighting to raise awareness for EB, a rare and debilitating genetic skin disorder affecting patients across the globe, including her own son. "From the beginning our company has placed a great deal of importance on giving back," said CEO Jason Griffin Reidel. "We are thrilled to partner with a hardworking charity like ...

A selection of 16 unique and high end wines such as 2009 Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, and 2008 Etude Pinot Noir, Carneros will be available in taste, half, or full glass options. Ithaca Coffee Company has long been aware of the expanding sophistication among the food and beverage consumers of Ithaca, NY. Now they can provide guests with the opportunity to explore a broad selection of high quality wines from a variety of price points, all at the perfect temperature and at their peak of freshness and taste. Both budget savvy for the guest, and cost effective for ...

Radio personality Georgia Ellyse will make her on-screen acting debut this Wednesday in the indie short "Drinks." The rising star was cast as leading lady in the film about a young, troubled woman who turns to alcohol and men for comfort while reversing traditional gender roles. The film also features Minneapolis actor/comedian Chad J. Shannon. "You can definitely expect to see me out of my element in this project," said Ellyse, who co-hosts The Wake Up Show on Columbus, Ga.'s number-one rated WFXE Foxie 105FM. "I feel really good about it. ...

Dux Raymond Sy, managing partner of Innovative-e, Inc., has been invited to present a keynote at the "Ready Steady PMO" conference, held in Dublin, Ireland, May 21, 2013. "Ready Steady PMO" is a one-day SharePoint event focused on practical tips, techniques and tools that will enable attendees to tap into the value of a full-blown enterprise project management office (PMO) strategy without the long lead times, upfront financial investment and hefty resource demands. "Ready Steady PMO" is presented by Storm Technology, with support from Microsoft ...

http://www.yourappleiphone.com/ provides an Official, Permanent, Apple unlock that removes any network restrictions of the iPhone may have by marking the iPhone as unlocked in Apple's IMEI database. It allows users to use the iPhone on any network worldwide. This unlock is provided for all iPhone models running all firmware versions, and there is no need to jailbreak. Because this unlock is official and is no need to jailbreak, it means users can safely update the iOS on the iPhone at any time, and sync the iPhone with the computer without fear of Apple removing the ...

CAL Business Solutions Inc, a Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics ERP software partner, is happy to announce that Richard Adigbo has joined the company as a Dynamics GP Implementation and Support Consultant. As the CAL team continues to grow, the company is still the largest company in New England focused exclusively on Microsoft Dynamics GP sales, implementation, customization, training, and support. Richard will work with the implementation and support of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 as well as support for existing customers on older versions. Since 2001, Richard performed ...

Enerpac introduces the EVO system, the next generation of its world-class synchronous lifting technology. The EVO-Series Synchronous Lifting System combines high-pressure hydraulics with a programmable PLC system to monitor and control precise movement and positioning of heavy loads. Through an integrated HMI (Human Machine Interface), all movements are managed from a central control position that displays live operation with real-time status updates for each lifting position. The multifunctional EVO-Series can be used with standard 10,000 psi single- or double-acting ...

Enerpac introduces the new TQ700 Lightweight Torque Wrench Pump, featuring unique Optimized Flow Technology. This new pump delivers up to 50 percent faster bolting than traditional torque wrench pumps of equal size. The TQ700 improves the flow rate across the entire bolting cycle. With more oil flowing at the right time and at the right volume, Optimized Flow Technology consists of three separate oil flow stages, each maximized for a distinct portion of the bolt tightening process. The first stage flow allows more oil to be used when free-turning the nut onto a stud, ...

Mold consultant Phillip Fry has formed the Mold Victim Rights Association (MVRA) to help mold-sickened employees, tenants, home buyers, insured property owners, and mold removal clients who have been victimized by uncaring and unresponsive employers, landlords, home sellers, home builders, property insurance companies, and mold companies. Mold victims can suffer from over one hundred major mold sicknesses when they are employed by a mold-infested company, live in a moldy rental residence, buy a an existing or new house with hidden mold growth, occupy a lender-financed ...

As the founder of business development firm TALK Enterprises, marketing expert Karl Talbot remains fervent about supporting viable startups to lead the next wave of commercial success. He explains that as North America faces a slow recovery, entrepreneurs may prove the most important resource for reshaping the economy and discovering new solutions for the future. As such Talbot has utilized his resources at TALK Enterprises to help connect willing investors with strong entrepreneurs for funding and mentorship possibilities. Although it may prove easy for many investors ...