A team of interventional neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons at Johns Hopkins reports wide success with a new procedure to treat pseudotumor cerebri, a rare but potentially blinding condition marked by excessive pressure inside the skull, caused by a dangerous narrowing of a vein located at the base of the brain. The Johns Hopkins team's latest study, to be published in the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology online March 14, is believed to be the first to show how directly lowering pressure inside the vein alleviates the condition and improves vision. The study report on ...

DETROIT – Difficulty or inability to write a coherent text message, even in patients who have no problem speaking, may become a "vital" tool in diagnosing a type of crippling stroke, according to new research at Henry Ford Hospital. The case study focused on a 40-year-old man visiting the metro Detroit area on business who showed signs of "dystextia," a recently coined term for incoherent text messaging that can sometimes be confused with autocorrect garble. But in his case, the man saw nothing wrong with the garble. The patient had no problem with a routine bedside ...

DETROIT – Rapid hearing loss in both ears may be a symptom of the rare but always-fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and should be considered a reason for clinicians to test for the disorder. That was the conclusion of Henry Ford Hospital researchers after encountering a 67-year-old patient who had been progressively losing hearing in both ears for two months and was eventually diagnosed with the disease. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, or CJD, is often confused with so-called "mad cow disease," and though they are in the same family of disorders, are not the same. However, ...

Three myths about sleepwalking – sleepwalkers have no memory of their actions, sleepwalkers' behaviour is without motivation, and sleepwalking has no daytime impact – are dispelled in a recent study led by Antonio Zadra of the University of Montreal and its affiliated Sacré-Coeur Hospital. Working from numerous studies over the last 15 years at the hospital's Centre for Advanced Studies in Sleep Medicine at the Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal and a thorough analysis of the literature, Zadra and his colleagues have raised the veil on sleepwalking and clarified the diagnostic ...

Texas is number one in nation for fines from illegal immigration audits Article provided by Goldstein & Scopellite, PC Visit us at http://www.lawyersdallas.com In 2011, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had its most productive year for audits conducted and fines issued in the pursuit of identifying and punishing employers who hire illegal individuals; who are classified as those who entered the country illegally; who do not have work authorization; or who arrived legally but have not fallen out of their legal status. To avoid prosecution, ...

On Thursday, March 14th, 2013 Las Vegas Dermatology and Bagatelle will host "Ladies Night". The first 100 ladies to make dinner reservations will dine free. Some lucky ladies will receive swag bags with valuable gift certificates inside from Las Vegas Dermatology. Las Vegas Dermatology is excited to provide a raffle boasting an age-defying skincare package, to include both service and product, valued at over $570.00. Bagatelle Las Vegas redefines the Mediterranean dining experience through an exquisite seasonal menu and the untouchable beautifully designed ...

Armed with a growing following after its launch in November 2012, seed capital web portal RAPA Cap Intro is preparing for its first major allocation at the end of this month. Matching trading talent with investment capital, RAPA Cap Intro serves to nurture and build budding traders through its online platform. Set to allocate $1.2 million to the top five traders on the RAPA Leaderboard, the company relies on its RAPA Score algorithm as a primary filter to screen traders presenting their performance numbers. Michael Berman, CEO and Co-Founder of RAPA Cap Intro, says ...

Join leaders in business, medicine, media, philanthropy and social work as St. Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired (http://www.SLSBVI.org) hosts The Visionary Gala awards dinner on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at The Palladium Saint Louis. The Society's Visionary Gala will feature a cocktail reception, dinner and wine service, superb desserts, and a presentation of the internationally distinguished Leslie Dana Gold Medal. Music will be provided by Silk Pajamas. Society Visionary Awards for community service also will be presented. Dr. Nicholas and Mrs. Sabra ...

Charitable acts don't always come easy but for Buffalo, NY author, Deanna DiLorenzo, the decision to donate 10% of the first year's book sales of her debut novel, Tell Me, to Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of WNY was simple. "It just made sense," Deanna says. "The book is geared toward a lesbian & bisexual audience. I knew I wanted to donate some of the proceeds to a GLBT cause but I wasn't sure which one. Then I came across Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of WNY." Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of WNY is an organization that provides ...

Between downtown tech start-ups and the SXSW expo interest Las Vegas is becoming a mini Silicon Valley and driving the appetite for technology skills. The new tech scene has created a virtual onslaught of young girls hoping to attend the upcoming BlackGirlsCode Las Vegas "Build a Webpage in a Day" (Part two). The remix event takes place this Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. BlackGirlsCode (BGC) workshops are geared towards introducing participants to technology and encouraging them to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering ...

Excel Software announced AppProtect 3.0 to protect Mac or Windows software. AppProtect applies protection with a human controlled or automated online activation process to a compiled application in minutes without programming. It supports MAX multi-media applications or Unity games. AppProtect 3.0 works with OfficeProtect 2.0 to generate a protected application from an Excel spreadsheet. AppProtect 3.0 is LicenseCard enabled for drag and drop activation. Protected Windows applications can now passthru command line parameters. The developer interface has enhancements ...

Like many companies, Kryton was built to solve a problem. CanWest Waterproofing Company was a waterproofing applicator that opened its doors by the current chairman of the Kryton board, R.G. (Ron) Yuers. It was soon realized that the materials they purchased from a local supplier weren't working satisfactorily. Ron decided that if there wasn't a solution available in the market, he would create one. So, he hired a chemist. After hundreds of hours in a laboratory, Krystol technology was born and in 1973 Kryton was formed as a new company to launch it into a global market. ...

Convinced they are spot on when it comes to period preparedness, two Atlanta women have launched MYGIRLYSIDE.COM, a web-based subscription service that discreetly delivers feminine hygiene products direct to members along with a feel-good charity bonus and a subtle dose of menstrual humor. In three simple steps, My Girly Side offers subscribers a choice of name-brand tampons to fit their cycle, a delivery schedule of every two, three or four months and participation in a charitable donation that benefits women's causes. Pricing for the service starts at $18.95 for delivery ...

Jackie McDougall has been hired by Crystal Cove Alliance (CCA) as Vice President of Development, a new position in which McDougall will direct membership, major gifts and grants programs and the spectacular gala held each fall on the bluffs at Crystal Cove State Park. McDougall, a longtime resident of neighboring Laguna Beach, will work closely with the CCA staff and its partners -- Crystal Cove State Park, Crystal Cove Beach Cottages and The Beachcomber Cafe. "We are very fortunate to have attracted such an experienced development professional," said CCA ...

Plustek Technology Inc. (http://plusteksecurity.com), a leading manufacturer of security surveillance management devices, announced today that its nDVR 540, a digital video recorder surveillance system designed for use with CCTV cameras, have been implemented in 50 of My Wireless' AT&T mobile device stores in California and Nevada - to increase security while preventing loss. "There are many benefits of upgrading existing surveillance systems to IP-based systems," said Scott Chen, Vice President of Finance at My Wireless. "From a centralized headquarter ...

Island-based macadamia nut brand Royal Hawaiian Orchards, announced a team of professional athletes as partners and ambassadors for the company's commitment to encouraging healthy and active lifestyles. Driven by the flavors and culture of Hawaii, Royal Hawaiian's offering of healthy, GMO free and gluten free nut and fruit snacks encompass the eat-well aspect of a balanced life. And now, thanks to an elite roster of yogis, surfers, Olympic gold medalists and beyond, the brand truly contributes to the live-well qualities of a harmonious life. "We incorporate the ...

DCS Global in Phoenix, DCS Global has patented the Ultra Glide, a sliding door closer that works to improve safety and property security for co-location and data centers. This patented device (US Patent #7124469) is universal and can be used on any type of sliding door, and is especially effective when used with wire containment and cage systems. Because the Ultra Glide is completely reliable and automatic, it reduces the potential for human error that can leave secure areas and equipment vulnerable to damage or theft. Todd Mattson of DCS Global explains, "Security ...

Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and one of the largest small package and freight shipping resellers, was recognized in Transport Topics' "2012 Top 25 Freight Brokerage Firms" for its third year in a row. Rising several spots since the 2011 ranking, Unishippers was ranked No. 7 on this year's list. Transport Topics' "Top 50" issue rankings are based on an annual survey of the largest logistics companies, including freight management and forwarding, brokerage services and warehousing and distribution. Survey results accurately ...

ChiefOptimizer founder and CEO Jonathan B. Smith has been tapped as a speaker for the Brewers Association's 2013 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC). The industry's largest gathering, which brings together close to 6,000 brewing professionals, will be held in Washington, D.C. from March 26-29. He will be presenting a seminar on Getting a Grip on Your Business, providing practical tools and sharing valuable experiences and techniques designed to help business owners get back in the driver's seat and take control of the business. We will examine the common issues and complaints ...

The Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) has chosen the University of Houston (UH) Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) as one of seven graduate programs in the U.S. to help China build its social work education program over the next five years. The government of China aims to have two million social workers by 2020. "To be invited to assist the country of China in developing a professional work force of social workers to meet the needs of its people is a great honor," said Darla Spence Coffey, president of CSWE. "This is a momentous and system-changing ...

USAMail1 has partnered with online marketing and affiliate expert Webgains to expand the company's already strong presence in the global marketplace. This partnership will provide affiliates around the world with the opportunity to share in USAMail1's rapid growth. Through this program, affiliates are encouraged to create a new revenue stream for themselves by offering USAMail1's services online. The company provides full marketing support, which includes banner ads and personalized offers for approved affiliates. This opportunity allows marketers to offer a well-reputed ...

Just days before the YMCA's annual South Palm Beach County Prayer Breakfast at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the non-profit community organization welcomed VIP sponsors, top-echelon board members and trustees to One Thousand Ocean for an elegant reception in a Signature Penthouse. Available for purchase, the $6.4 million residence - with its stunning ocean, Intracoastal/Lake Boca Raton views - provided the perfect backdrop for the evening. Vocalist and pianist Orson Whitfield entertained guests who sipped libations served by Potions in Motion, while culinary temptations ...

A generous donation was given by Mike Brown, President of Hoop Culture, to the second year youth basketball organization, Georgia Fury Team Reebok Exposure Program. On the night of the Georgia Fury's Player Registration Day, Brown walked in the Fury's home gym of McEachern High School in Powder Springs with the world's best ball handler, Pat the Roc, to welcome the new players to the team and give an inspirational "Anything Is Possible" pre-season speech; a speech that mirrors this humble basketball phenom's non-profit organization's name. Today, Brown meets with ...

Kenny Woods, the COO of Vaporstream Inc., a Secure Recordless Messaging Service (SRMS) provider that offers private and secure messaging channels for business communications, joins Dawson Horn III, an experienced attorney with both an in-house and law firm background, in a discussion hosted by ARMA Northern New Jersey on March 13. The panel, entitled "Protecting Privacy When Sharing Sensitive Records," will take place at Daiichi Sankyo in Edison. Woods and Horn will discuss the importance of a secure digital platform when sharing sensitive information, and ...

The Easters have been regulars on the Gaither Homecoming Video Series for 20 years and have won numerous awards, including six Dove Awards. They have also received two career Grammy nominations and Sheri has been named The Singing News Favorite Alto 11 times and Female Vocalist four times. With nearly 30 albums together, they are among the most prolific and successful acts in Southern Gospel. Tickets for the show are $20, which can be purchased in the following ways: • Visit Mill Town Music Hall box office: Open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Call Mill ...