Among patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection and advanced hepatic fibrosis (development of excess fibrous connective tissue), sustained virological response (SVR) to interferon-based treatment was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality compared with patients without SVR, according to a study in the December 26 issue of JAMA. "Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and end-stage liver disease. The incidence of HCV-related cirrhosis and its complications is expected to increase in ...

"Obesity and extreme obesity in childhood, which are more prevalent among minority and low-income families, have been associated with other cardiovascular risk factors, increased health care costs, and premature death. Obesity and extreme obesity during early childhood are likely to continue into adulthood. Understanding trends in extreme obesity is important because the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors increases with severity of childhood obesity," writes Liping Pan, M.D., M.P.H., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, and colleagues. National ...

WASHINGTON, DC – December 26, 2012 -- Scientists have sequenced the genome of the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii, an advancement that could help identify new targets for drugs to treat and prevent Pneumocystis pneumonia, a common and often deadly infection in immunocompromised patients. The study will be published on December 26, 2012 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The organism cannot yet be isolated and grown for study in the laboratory, so details about Pneumocystis pneumonia, the biology of P. jirovecii, and its pathogenicity ...

Discount Rehab Supplies, located in Oak Brook, IL, announces the extension of one of their most popular promotion programs. Customers who spend over $300 can instantly deduct $50 from their order. Those customers who spend $150 can automatically deduct $25 from their order - a discount of over 16%! The executive team at Discount Rehab Supplies strives to offer the highest quality rehab products at the lowest prices in the market. "We are thrilled to offer this popular promotional program to our customers," said Suzanne Donnelly, owner of Discount Rehab Supplies. ...

proairhockey.com announced today the 2013 California State Air Hockey Championships will be held at Dave & Busters (71 Fortune Drive #960 Irvine, CA 92618) on February 23, 2013 at the upscale Irvine Spectrum Shopping Experience. General Info: The tournament is the first of its kind in Southern California. The tournament will be run with the class and professionalism of the elite sporting event and already has many high profile players and personalities registered to attend. Some attendees include the #1 Air Hockey player in the world, Billy Stubbs as well as former ...

Robert Eggleton grew up in an impoverished home filled with alcoholism and domestic violence. He was lucky. Thirty years after completion of his education and then writing nonfiction, such as investigative reports, statistical reports, policy manuals, and other works intended to reform dismal children's services systems in his home state, Mr. Eggleton turned to fiction. Based upon glowing book reviews, the public is also lucky that he started writing fiction. Rarity from the Hollow was recently released as an ebook, paperback, and hardback preorder by Dog Horn Publishing ...

"'Share the Love' has always been about giving back to our communities in which we live and work," said Subaru director of marketing communications Alan Bethke. "Subaru 'Share the Love' charitable partners have always reflected the values and ideals of our owners. As in previous years, Subaru will donate $250, up to a total of $5 million, for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 21 through January 2. Subaru has donated nearly $20 million to charitable causes and organizations since the "Share the Love" campaign debuted four ...

As the demand for new homes increases in West Florida, Taylor Morrison prepares to build out 18 homesites in River Plantation located in Parrish, Florida just off Mulholland Road. "We are pleased to offer this limited opportunity for buyers to join our VIP list and to be the first to learn about the outstanding values in River Plantation" said Cammie Longenecker, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison West Florida. "We have assembled the best from our array of designs and created homes that will be extremely attractive for the Florida ...

Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world's largest privately owned timeshare exchange provider with worldwide destination availability, has announced that it has teamed up with the Alderwood Group, a full-service shared ownership and vacation resort management firm with managed properties in popular California and Colorado vacation destinations. Through the horsepower of its massive online reservations system, DAE will power the branded exchange service Alderwood Advantage, the internal exchange division and signature service of the Alderwood Group. The exchange component was ...

There is no denying that a business owner wears many hats and, in our increasingly digital age, it is true that a proverbial "ten gallon hat" has been placed atop said business owner's head in the form of the vitally important function known as content writing. A recent Business 2 Community article addresses the need for content writing in a business, but goes further to advise as to when it might be necessary to enlist the help of a professional writer or professional writing service in ensuring appropriate follow through with this task. Amanda E. Clark, president ...

According to a recent study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1.6 million American adults with insomnia have gotten a deeper, more restful night's sleep by using natural and alternative remedies. The most widely known natural insomnia remedies for sleep are the minerals calcium and magnesium, the herb valerian root, the natural hormone melatonin, and the amino acid tryptophan. The NIH study on Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that "A majority of people who used natural therapies for their insomnia reported they were helpful." Many adults ...

URALCHEM and a leading Latvian charity organization, the Ziedot.lv Fund, held New Year activities and events for a group of seriously ill children in Latvia and members of their families. URALCHEM's CEO, Dmitry Konyaev, and the head of the Ziedot.lv Fund, Ruta Dimanta, gave presents to the children. These children are beneficiaries of a joint charity programme "Help for seriously ill children", which was launched in the autumn of this year. In September 2012, URALCHEM and the Ziedot.lv Fund signed an agreement that started a charitable programme for the ...

Union Minister for External Affairs, Salman Khurshid, presented the gfiles governance awards 2012 to serving and retired bureaucrats in the Capital. People who mattered, in the corridors of power, media and governance -- were present at Shangri-La-Eros Hotel to witness the Award ceremony coinciding with the fifth anniversary of gfiles magazine. NTPC Chairman Arup Roy Choudhury and ONGC Chairman Sudhir Vasudeva were the guests of honour. Five years ago gfiles emerged as the brain-child of Former India Today, Editor, Inderjit Badhwar Former Political Editor, Jain TV Anil ...

Minoraxis Inc., a leading mobile game development studio, is excited today to announce the launch of Reign of Conquerors onto the App Store. Compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, this is a strategy-based online fantasy epic that needs to be experienced to be believed! Reign of Conquerors challenges players to build up and battle with a mighty army, amping up their minions' skills and looks, and take them to conquer other players' kingdoms! The fun doesn't stop there, players can make alliances to consolidate their power and take over the world! Boasting convenient ...

Northstar Consulting Group play in the competitive New York Corporate Soccer League, renown for being NY's most upscale league for professionals. Company sports teams are great for business moral as it gives individuals a chance to build new friendships, gain a sense of belonging and just be involved in something that is fun outside of work. Throughout the fall season, Northstar Consulting Group played against several large corporations such as; Google, Gibson, Rabobank and RHI. Northstar Consulting Group have participated in the leagues for the past 5 years and feel ...

There's no denying New York City is a must go to destination. Its skyline is as famous as they come, and along with the Manhattan buzz it's almost impossible to decide what to do first. Thankfully the luxury travel experts at Black Tomato will create the perfect NYC discovery to suit your every desire. Understanding what it means to travel and explore our planet, this is one corner of the world they know extensively. And since teaming up with NYC GO, they have been introduced to another secret - Long Island City. Black Tomato have created an itinerary that will give ...

Texas is undoubtedly the home of the traditional cowboy and true American cuisine. Luxury travel experts Black Tomato are avid American admirers so to celebrate their return they want to uncover the true Texan heritage. Joining forces with Tourism Texas they have created a new way to experience the Western way of life. On this special itinerary Black Tomato have drawn together the very best and unmissable corners of Texas. The seven night voyage will allow you to explore the best of both worlds. Witness the bright lights of Dallas before migrating to the historic Young ...

Leading hair extensions specialists Tatiana Hair Extensions have proven that women don't need to spend a fortune to look amazing by investigating a fair price for hair extensions based on the quality of the material and longevity of the attachment. - Russian hair remains preferred hair extensions material for industry - Micro Ring attachments which were pioneered by Tatiana Hair Extensions offer longest lasting results - Infographic from Tatiana Hair Extensions calculates fair price for hair extensions as GBP950-1,050 based on numerous factors With two great salons ...

Wherever you go in the world one of the main things that most people enjoy is finding out the little differences that make each nation and its people unique. When you choose to stay in a hotel there can often be an element of 'which city am I in?' as most of the major chains pride themselves on providing a homogenous experience in each of their outlets; not matter where in the world they are located. This is why many people choose to rent an apartment when making a trip to a major city, as it is a perfect way to get an idea of how people actually live on a day to day ...

The festive season provides ample opportunity for socialising. From the girly get-togethers in the build-up to the big day, to the office outings before the Christmas break, there is no shortage of situations where you will need to look your finest. Of all the celebrations though, the one for which most of us like to make a little extra effort is New Year's Eve. Whether you're having an informal get-together with friends or family, a meal out with your man or a glamorous evening of drinking and dancing, just make sure you welcome in the New Year in style. Stand out ...

- Ladies' shoes and clothing remain favourite across all age groups - Amount spent on presents has fallen by 36% but are women getting what they want? Leading fashion experts and ladies shoe online retailer Moda in Pelle have shed some light on a long standing dilemma in a recent infographic; tackling the question of what women want for Christmas head on. With festive faux pas a common feature of the Christmas period, Moda in Pelle are hoping their research will prevent misguided shoppers from making the same blunders year after year. Their data shows that many of ...

Elite Appliance, one of the largest online luxury appliance dealers in the country, announces a last-minute opportunity to take advantage of current prices and rebates on several prominent appliance brands before prices rise in 2013. Customers can shop Elite Appliance's after Christmas appliance deals December 26 through December 31. Viking appliance prices are set to increase by an average 4 percent in 2013; and U-Line, a maker of specialty undercounter refrigerators, icemakers and wine captains, will see a price increase of about 3 percent. Additionally, several instant ...

An article featured on The Huffington Post detailed a report of the top 100 charities in the country. The recently released information caught the attention of Chrissy Weems, an active volunteer who has served on a number of projects at the local and national levels. According to the NonProfit Times report featured in the write-up, the YMCA is the nation's top charity in terms of dollars. Following in a close race between second and third were Goodwill Industries and Catholic Charities, respectively. Rounding out the top five were the United Way in fourth followed by ...

The rising number of bicycle riders in New York City has resulted in a concomitant increase the number of serious injuries and fatalities from bicycle-motor vehicle collisions. This is a problem that has begun to receive a great deal of public attention recently. As a result of one such tragic collision, suit was filed in Supreme Court, New York County, for wrongful death and conscious pain and suffering this week in a case involving the death of a 24 year old woman who was struck by a tractor trailer while riding her bicycle in Brooklyn, New York. The deceased, Emma ...

The Minnesota personal injury attorneys at Fay & Associates are pleased to officially announce today's name change from McSweeney & Fay to Fay & Associates. Named partner Michael J. Fay recently purchased the law firm in its entirety. In addition, the firm has relocated to the downtown Minneapolis Elliot Park neighborhood, with new offices in the Hinkle-Murphy House. The 1886 Colonial Revival mansion, on the National Register of Historic Places, is a golden-brick, restored beauty where clients will be surrounded by old-world charm and elegance. The new offices ...