NEW YORK (Jan. 4, 2013) -- A cocktail of three specific genes can reprogram cells in the scars caused by heart attacks into functioning muscle cells, and the addition of a gene that stimulates the growth of blood vessels enhances that effect, said researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College, Baylor College of Medicine and Stony Brook University Medical Center in a report that appears online in the Journal of the American Heart Association. "The idea of reprogramming scar tissue in the heart into functioning heart muscle was exciting," said Dr. Todd K. Rosengart, chair ...

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2013) – Researchers from the University of South Florida and colleagues at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital studying the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) using rat models, have found that, overtime, TBI results in progressive brain deterioration characterized by elevated inflammation and suppressed cell regeneration. However, therapeutic intervention, even in the chronic stage of TBI, may still help prevent cell death. Their study is published in the current issue of the journal PLOS ONE. "In the U.S., an estimated 1.7 ...

Pennsylvania Court Denies Disability Benefits in Misconduct Case A Pennsylvania court ruled recently that a worker who had been injured on the job was not entitled to receive total disability benefits after she was later terminated for alcohol-related misconduct. The court's decision in BJ Wholesale Club v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board could affect the ability of other injured Pennsylvania workers to receive workers' compensation benefits when they are terminated for misconduct unrelated to an injury that would otherwise entitle them to benefits. Workers' Compensation ...

The Importance of Parenting Plans When a couple is splitting up, emotions run high and it is easy to get wrapped up in the heat of the moment. But when it comes to what is best for a child, cooler heads should always prevail. In order to ensure that their children's needs always take precedence over parents' emotions, many divorced parents create parenting plans that outline their child custody rights and responsibilities. What Should Be Included in a Parenting Plan? -Custody issues: One of the most important aspects of a parenting plan is outlining who will get ...

Creation of Postnuptial Agreements on the Rise While prenuptial agreements are fairly common, many people are not aware that they may be able to create a postnuptial agreement, which can include a lot of the same information that you would find in a prenuptial agreement, but it is done after the couple has gotten married. In fact, according to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, from 2002 to 2007, attorneys reported a dramatic increase in the number of postnuptial agreements drafted for their clients. In many cases, couples will have a postnuptial agreement ...

Rebuilding Credit: Getting a Mortgage after Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a way for struggling borrowers to get a fresh start. Qualifying borrowers can have debt forgiven (discharged), reduced or consolidated into affordable payments. Despite the negative impact a bankruptcy can have on a credit score, there are things that can be done to assist with purchasing a home and getting a mortgage after a bankruptcy. Most borrowers find that they may be eligible to apply for a mortgage within one to four years depending on the type of bankruptcy that is filed. FHA or VA loans ...

California beginning to bounce back from housing crisis For those facing foreclosure in California there is hope. According to RealtyTrac, California has some of the highest rates of foreclosure in the country, but cities in the state are seeing substantial declines in the number of foreclosures. The California legislature changed the laws in July and provided more protections for struggling homeowners. California hit hard by housing crisis California was hit hard by the foreclosure crisis and the state is still struggling with very high rates even though the rates ...

How Social Security Disability's compassionate allowances work Over the last few years, the Social Security Administration has taken steps to fast-track the application process for Social Security Disability Insurance for individuals whose conditions are obviously disabling. The decision to fast-track an application is known as a compassionate allowance and can provide disability benefits more quickly to those who are clearly in need. Compassionate allowances provided for those with certain conditions To be eligible for a compassionate allowance, applicants must ...

Social Security benefits may improve life after disability Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, can provide additional income to those permanently disabled and no longer able to work and who are receiving workers' compensation, private insurance or other disability benefits. In fact, SSDI benefits have numerous advantages over other disability benefits and can be a good addition to a disabled worker's financial support. SSDI may extend health care coverage One of the most important benefits SSDI may provide is an extension of COBRA health care insurance ...

New Bill in Utah May Change How Alimony Is Calculated Divorce is a complicated legal process that deals with a wide range of issues. Depending on the couple, a divorce proceeding may need to address child custody, whether alimony should be distributed and how to divide property. Each of these issues is fairly complex on its own, and the laws surrounding them are often changing. In fact, another change may be on the horizon. Currently, legislators in Utah are taking a second look at how the state handles the issue of alimony determinations in divorce. Sen. Lyle ...

Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities on the Rise Walking and biking are excellent transportation methods. Traveling as a pedestrian is healthy, inexpensive and uses up fewer global resources than driving. Perhaps that is why pedestrian travel has risen in public awareness in recent years, and why communities across the U.S. are attempting to increase the accessibility of bike and walking areas for the public. With the increasing number of pedestrians on the road comes an increasing need for pedestrian safety. Overall traffic deaths are down from previous years, with the ...

Majority of Drunk Drivers in Fatal Accidents Have a High BAC The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety believes that 7,000 lives could be saved annually in the U.S. if no one drove with a blood-alcohol content higher than 0.08. But because many do, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there is one alcohol-related death every 51 minutes in the United States. The vast majority of alcohol-related traffic deaths -- over 70 percent -- are caused by drivers with a BAC of 0.15 or higher, approximately twice the level at which all states presume ...

New York lawmakers push for ignition interlocks on school buses Recently two school bus drivers were accused of driving a bus while intoxicated. One driver crashed a bus with five children on board into a house after he passed out behind the wheel. None of the children suffered injuries. Another driver was arrested for driving a school bus while drunk. A half-empty bottle of vodka was found in the school bus upon his arrest, and his blood alcohol content was .23. Although school bus drivers are rarely arrested for driving while intoxicated, some New York politicians ...

New York toughens domestic violence laws New York residents feel that domestic violence is a serious issue and recently enacted legislation attempts to strengthen domestic violence laws in New York. Details of the new domestic violence laws State lawmakers say the new legislation fills gaps within the current laws and provides additional protection to domestic violence victims. The new law focuses on the ability of offenders to repeatedly abuse their victims without serious consequences, one of the primary issues with domestic violence. Under the new law, domestic ...

Who Needs an Estate Plan? Some people believe that only the very wealthy need to bother with estate planning. However, estate planning is more than just an effort to minimize the taxes that heirs pay on large inheritances. Everyone needs an estate plan, and Massachusetts residents should understand the basic elements an estate plan should include. Why Does Everyone Need an Estate Plan? Estate plans do more than just distribute assets, which is why all adults need estate plans. Once a person turns 18 years old, he or she should create a basic estate plan. As a person ...

Since the days of hard rock on music television, Wales based band Tigertailz have been at the forefront of UK issued hard rock music. With a dozen official band releases, countless spins on FM radio and more concert performences than a fan can count, Tigertailz has earned their legendary rock and roll status. Now on board with the Los Angeles, California based All Hard Rock Music Promotion Company, every Tigertailz purchase made through http://www.allhardrock.com gives something more. It offers hope and care. In 2007, co-founder and bass player for Tigertailz, Pepsi ...

Relief 2.0, an organic movement of volunteers and organizations to promote efficient disaster response and sustainable disaster recovery will be running Relief 2.0 - Tohoku: Road to Recovery -- a photo and photography exhibit. Paintings, photos and handicrafts will be for sale at the show, and the proceeds empower the survivors to support themselves instead of relying on donations. "Tohoku: Road to the Future" was first opened in Fukuoka by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus on July 19. This is an international Exhibition that has travelled from ...

NJ Seamless Flooring provides Epoxy Flooring New Jersey services to companies involved in industrial operations. Managers and leaders that run successful industrial production firms know that continually improving productivity and performance are essential to long-term sustainability of a business. However, these things must be achieved in a way that ensures the safety and well-being of the company's employees. Epoxy flooring can be part of a solution that increases the efficiency of production while ensuring the safety of employees on the shop floor. Epoxy flooring ...

Starting Monday evening, January 7th to Thursday evening, January 10th, and then again Monday evening January 14th to Thursday evening January 17th; individuals can sign up for the course, How to Start, Grow and Manage a Business at Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach and Jupiter Community High School in Jupiter. This provides a location in both north and south Palm Beach County, Florida, where the course can be taken. The course covers topics ranging from business plans to strategic planning to marketing to branding to customer service management to market ...

Fitsby, an app that motivates people to hit the gym, has officially launched their Android app onto the Google Play Store on January 1, 2013. With Fitsby, anyone can challenge their friends and compete with them in a game of gym check-ins. Users are given the option of putting money on the line or playing games just for fun. The top gym goers of a game are the winners and split the money from their friends who didn't work out as much as they did. Fitsby utilizes the user's smartphone GPS to verify that the user is at a verified gym. In order to successfully check out, a ...

The Korean Cultural Center LA, Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Consulate General of the Republic of Korea are proud to present "Korean Music Concert: Past, Present & Future" at the Colburn School's Zipper Hall on January 11, 2013 at 7:30pm. The ALL AGES show will take audiences into a musical journey with the critically acclaimed Women's Korean Chamber Music Ensemble "DASRUM" at the helm. The ALL FEMALE ensemble will demonstrate the accolades they have received for their awe-inspiring performances of traditional Korean music and ...

JTM Food Group, a national leader in creating great tasting products and menu solutions for the food service industry, has been awarded a three-year group purchasing agreement with the Premier healthcare alliance, one of the largest healthcare buying group in the country. The agreement, effective March 2013, will cover commercial barbecue food products for healthcare, and allow the purchase of commercial or commodity products for K-12 schools and universities. JTM is now the second leading commodity processor for K-12 schools in the U.S. "Premier sets the standard ...

There is no true cure for allergies, but there are several different types of medications available (both over-the-counter and prescription) to help ease and treat irritating symptoms such as congestion and runny nose. These include antihistamines, decongestants, corticosteroids, and others. When we are exposed to allergens it triggers our immune systems. Those of us with allergies experience an exaggerated immune response. Immune system cells release a substance called histamine, which attaches to receptors in blood vessels, causing them to enlarge. Histamine also causes ...

Staying competitive is one of the main challenges of any social networking site. This means that embracing social media in all its forms is key to remaining not just relevant with your audience, but hopefully connecting with them. It is this reason that MeltedJoystick.com has officially started its own YouTube channel in hopes of reaching out to a broader group and attracting a brand new audience. For it's inaugural video, some of the staff behind the site decided to film a short Wii U unboxing ceremony. As popularized by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, Wii U unboxings ...

Belleville Wire Cloth Co., Inc. is proud to announce, that they will once again be participating in the AHR (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition) in 2013. This year Belleville Wire Cloth will be showing off some of their latest wire cloth and wire mesh products in BOOTH # 354. The show itself will be taking place between January 28th and 30th 2013 in Dallas, TX. BWC will be touting a new, modern-look, trade show booth in this years EXPO. Belleville Wire Cloth will be featured in the following categories of the show: Categories: - ...