LOS ANGELES (Feb. 12, 2013) – Two patients freed from severe to disabling effects of dystonia through deep brain stimulation therapy continued to have symptom relief for months after their devices accidentally were fully or partly turned off, according to a report published online Feb. 11 in the journal Movement Disorders. "Current thought is that symptoms will worsen within hours or days of device shut-off, but these two young men continued to have clinical benefit despite interruption of DBS therapy for several months. To our knowledge, these two cases represent the ...

Philadelphia, PA, February 13, 2013 – A new test may help to streamline genetic testing for Huntington Disease (HD) by generating accurate results, avoiding unnecessary additional testing, and improving turnaround time. The test, which uses chimeric or triplet repeat primed PCR (TP PCR) methodology, yielded results that were 100% concordant with standard genotyping methods in an analysis of 246 samples. The high sensitivity and specificity of the test could reduce the number of false negative results and facilitate both diagnosis and prognosis by correctly sizing the genetic ...

Researchers should study how people's social and personal norms are influenced by behavior and use their insights to help governments promote pro-environmental actions, a distinguished group of scholars writes in the March issue of BioScience. The authors maintain that effective policies induce not only short-term changes in behavior but also long-term changes in norms. More effective management of social norms will be necessary, they write, to persuade the public to accept the inconvenience and expense of many environmental policies. The interdisciplinary group, led by ...

Colorado DUI checkpoints lead to over 1,300 arrests in one weekend Article provided by James L. Finegan, P.C. Visit us at http://www.fineganduilaw.com The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reports that over 26,000 people in the state are arrested for driving under the influence, or DUI, every year. These arrests are not just from enforcement officers pulling over obviously impaired drivers or issuing tickets after an accident, but also the result of officers testing drivers at DUI checkpoints. The state uses these checkpoints throughout the year, often ...

Slips, trips and falls: Serious hazard for nursing home residents Article provided by Ginsberg & Katsorhis, P.C. Visit us at http://www.gkf-law.com When we must place a loved one in the care of a nursing home, we must rely on the facility to protect the physical safety of the resident from a wide range of potential hazards. Falls are one of the most common risks to a resident's safety in these environments. In fact, recent research from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revealed that nursing homes are also especially hazardous for the ...

Despite Increased Regulation, Truck Accident Fatalities Increase Article provided by Gelber & O'Connell, LLC Visit us at http://www.gelberoconnell.com When you are driving down the road, there is always a chance that you could be involved in an accident. Regardless of how safely you drive, other motorists may not do the same, making an accident inevitable. Perhaps you console yourself by thinking that if such an accident occurred, it would likely be a fender-bender with little damage and few injuries. However, if the other vehicle in the crash happens to ...

Criminal records need not haunt an ex-offender forever Article provided by Knight & Cerritell LLC Visit us at http://www.kclawyers.net/ A Connecticut resident who makes an unfortunate mistake leading to a criminal conviction can feel the consequences years later, even after serving whatever sentence and probation has been required. Problems for ex-offenders Across the nation, more than 10,000 people are released from America's prisons each week, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Within three years after release, about two-thirds of them will ...

The Small Businesses Do It Better live show platform includes an instant chat window where viewers interact with each other and the host, Carissa Dunphy. Throughout live programs, including this special episode with Barbara Corcoran, Carissa Dunphy fields questions from the audience, keeping the conversation dynamic, relevant and in absolute real-time. "Watching a live streaming interview with the exceptional Barbara Corcoran is rare," says Carissa Dunphy, host of Small Businesses Do It Better. "Having the opportunity to ask her a question is almost inconceivable. ...

Howard Cannon, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO says: "Each year our office receives thousands of calls requesting information about the services we provide. In response to those inquiries, and in an effort to help educate others about our restaurant litigation support and expert witness services, we developed a series of free videos that are available on our YouTube channel." http://www.youtube.com/restaurantexpertwtns Mr. Cannon's videos have already received thousands of views - one of the highlights being his recent appearance on Anderson Cooper. Cannon ...

From David Letterman and Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey and John Stewart, there's no end in sight to Prime-Time comedy firing satirical darts in the face of Conservatives. Inspired by the lack of return fire at Liberals, author JC Shannon has taken it upon himself to prove that being blue doesn't make you immune from laughter. In his new book, 'The Reparations of Bill Clinton', Shannon takes readers to his 'Teflon Hall of Fame' to meet a band of real-life characters worthy of wit. Synopsis: At the height of the Monica sex scandal, President Bill Clinton is taken to ...

Locals can now have hot stone pedicures in American Fork. Being the first salon that offers hot stone pedicures in American Fork, Utah. LA Nails 1 now provides nail services just like the pedicures at top luxury resorts. For those who are looking for first-class services and require experienced nail professionals who can work on nails, LA Nails 1 can be a great choice. A hot stone pedicure is much like a normal pedicure with the addition of heated or hot stones that are applied to the foot and leg to give additional soothing and relaxation. Technicians are trained to ...

"Hear My Roar" Fashion Show and Benefit Event - March 9, 2013 On Saturday, March 9th, 2013 the Woman to Woman Ministries will host a Fashion Show and Benefit Event, at Best Western Airport Inn, 6815 West Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This event will honor and pay special tribute to children in our community. Admission is a $10 donation, with limited scholarships available. Special guest will include: Ms. Sloane Lewis, Miss Kansas' Outstanding Teen and the Sunflower Princess mentoring programs. As a state ambassador for the state ...

Totally Toto Tuesday, a Facebook campaign created to help rescue Cairn terriers from animal shelters across the country and promote Summertime Entertainment's upcoming 3D animated feature film Dorothy of Oz, has been nominated for "The Earnies," PR Newswire's community-chosen awards program that honors excellence in earned media through social-media channels. Competing in the category of "Best Connection to Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook Audience," the highly effective campaign on the Dorothy of Oz Facebook page features a photo of a Cairn terrier, ...

Attack! Marketing is pleased to announce the appointment of their Co-Founder/CXO, Andrew Loos as a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council. YEC is an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of innovators from every market sector and industry. Membership recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and is considered one of the highest honors for young entrepreneurs. "We see Andrew as a real thought leader within the marketing industry right now and feel his contribution to the YEC community is going to be invaluable. He ...

Celibacy's Child by Lisa B. Overton is an emotionally rigged, true story of a women's life starting from the first day she was brought into this world up to the present. This moving story details her experience growing up as the child of a Catholic priest and an ex-nun who entered into a 30+ year clandestine love affair. The author, Lisa B. Overton 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.. It was on her mother's death bed that Lisa ...

Space Age Gizmos is an online company that sells all kinds of electronic products. However, it mainly specializes in car audio and video systems, marine electronics, gaming accessories and retro gaming systems, portable audio systems and headphones. The company stocks merchandise from leading brands in the electronics industry, such as Jensen, Hyperkin, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer and Boss, to name a few. Most of their customers buy car amplifiers and car subwoofers, with headphones and car audio CD players also making quick sales. The website http://www.spaceagegizmos.com/ ...

Gabriela Brown knows she provides a service no one truly wants to think about until it becomes absolutely necessary. Ten years ago, she founded Constant Companions, a company that provides in-home care for the elderly. Yet she has discovered in her 25 years in the field that most people refuse to think about the topic. When she set up a booth at the Rancho Bernardo Street Fair last year, it was as if a magnetic field was pushing people away. She had a perfect spot, between a popular pet store and the San Diego North County Chamber of Commerce that was drawing a ...

Hartman Inventory Systems announces its new name, Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC. It's not an easy decision to make a change as significant as a company name, but often it's the best decision when it represents the vision for expansion and moving forward. A professional focus group was utilized to ensure the name properly represents the company as it is today, and also will embrace the vision for the future. "Though the name has changed, the focus remains the same," explained founder Mike Hartman. Nationwide Inventory Professionals is a comprehensive ...

The Katonah Art Center announces its first ever musical theater camp this summer. Over the course of two weeks, the students will work on a musical, directed by Jeri Kansas, who was in the original cast of 42nd Street and Sugar Babies. On the last Friday of the camp, the students will put on a performance. "We're really excited to offer a musical theater camp this year," says founder and director of the KAC, Loren Anderson. "With Broadway experience, Jeri Kansas is the ideal person to lead this new adventure." In addition to Jeri Kansas, students ...

Retail Radio, one of the fastest growing companies in the United States, announced the hiring of chief financial officer (CFO) Nate Cammack. Retail Radio provides in-store music and other sensory branding services — including digital signage, digital menu boards and scent — for stores, restaurants and other locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Cammack has more than 30 years of financial and accounting experience with various public and private organizations. He has been CFO for several technology and service companies, where he has raised private equity and assisted ...

This weekend, aspiring musicians and songwriters will gain valuable insider information about breaking into the music industry by attending LA record producer Joe Solo's Music Success Weekend Workshop. Solo's credits include Macy Grey, Fergie, American Idol, Universal, Sony and others. The two-day event will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 16 & 17, 2013 at The Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Save $100 off the $295 registration fee with discount code SOLO100 by registering now at http://www.JoeSoloWorkshop.com/Seattle. "This ...

The ADAP Advocacy Association, also known as aaa+, today urged Anthem Blue Cross of California to reverse course on its recent decision requiring that certain members only obtain their medications by mail order. The policy adversely impacts members living with HIV/AIDS because direct patient-pharmacist consultation is widely recognized as improving treatment adherence. "Patients should be afforded as many treatment options as possible, especially when combatting a chronic disease such as HIV/AIDS," argued Brandon M. Macsata, CEO of the ADAP Advocacy Association. ...

RoomRX officially opened it's doors earlier this month, offering a unique service to a wide audience. A self-proclaimed online interior design company, RoomRX offers interior design consultation and room redesign using design boards (a la Pinterest) and functional inventory sheets. Danny Koss, co-founder of RoomRX, affirms that the service will open doors to what people can do in their homes. "We want to bring the expertise and value of interior designers to more people. In it's current state, the industry only serves those with large amounts of disposable income. ...

Tortelloni is simply a larger version of tortellini. The sweet yet nutty flavor of butternut squash creates a comforting dish, perfect for a cold winter's day. Benny's butternut squash tortelloni is a variation on the classic Italian dish, and features a tantalizing filling of pureed butternut squash, cream, and various herbs and spices. The perfectly cooked dish is finished tableside with a topping of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. The butternut squash tortelloni is not only delicious, it's good for you, providing beta-carotene, iron and calcium. Using it in ...

Chris Claremont ("Uncanny X-Men," "Spider-Man"), Gail Simone ("Batgirl," "Firestorm"), Carlos Pacheco ("Green Lantern," "Wolverine"), Mike Deodato Jr. ("Wonder Woman," "Batman") and Kurt Busiek ("Astro City," "Superman") are a few the top comics creators scheduled to attend next weekend's inaugural Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Feb. 22-24 at the Oregon Convention Center. The Artist Alley of nearly 100 talented writers and artists complements a strong celebrity roster which ...