MINNEAPOLIS – A new way to use MRI scans may help determine whether dementia is Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, according to new research published in the December 26, 2012, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) often have similar symptoms, even though the underlying disease process is much different. "Diagnosis can be challenging," said study author Corey McMillan, PhD, of the Perelman School of Medicine and Frontotemporal Degeneration ...

How can a square meter of meadow contain tens of species of plants? And what factors determine the number of species that live in an ecosystem? Science journal has defined this as one of the 25 most important unresolved questions in science, both for its importance in understanding nature and due to the value of natural ecosystems for mankind. The value of goods and services provided by natural ecosystems is estimated to exceed the GDP of our planet. For over 50 years, conventional ecological theories have predicted that the number of species that can coexist in a given ...

Using two successive pairs of specialized CT scans, a team of Johns Hopkins and Dutch radiologists has produced real-time images of liver tumors dying from direct injection of anticancer drugs into the tumors and their surrounding blood vessels. Within a minute, the images showed whether the targeted chemotherapy did or did not choke off the tumors' blood supply and saved patients a month of worry about whether the treatment, known as chemoembolization, was working or not, and whether repeat or more powerful treatments were needed. The Johns Hopkins team's report about ...

Infection control experts at The Johns Hopkins Hospital have found that a combination of robot-like devices that disperse a bleaching agent into the air and then detoxify the disinfecting chemical are highly effective at killing and preventing the spread of multiple-drug-resistant bacteria, or so-called hospital superbugs. A study report on the use of hydrogen peroxide vaporizers -- first deployed in several Singapore hospitals during the 2002 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, and later stocked by several U.S. government agencies in case of an anthrax ...

Tropical Cyclone Freda intensified over the last couple of days in the warm waters of the Southern Pacific Ocean, and NASA's TRMM and Aqua satellites measured the rainfall within the storm, and noticed the eye grew larger. When NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite passed over Cyclone Freda on Dec. 30 at 1004 UTC (5:04 a.m. EST) data indicated that the heaviest rainfall was occurring southeast of the center. Rainfall in that area was falling at a rate of 2 inches/50 mm per hour (red). TRMM data showed a 10 nautical-mile (11.5 mile/18.5 km) wide eye ...

A recent study used bird watching records to build up the first bird watching database in China, which found a batch of new records of national level and a trend of of species moving to higher latitude and higher elevation regions. The study named "Bird Watching in China Reveals Bird Distribution Changes", published in 2012 (31) issue of Chinese Science Bulletin, was senior-authored by LI Xueyan and led by Professor GONG Peng from Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Earth System Modeling, Center for Earth System Science, Tsinghua University. In recent years, bird ...

Improvements are being seen in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) following their Stem Cells Treatment at the World Stem Cells Clinic. Autism is a serious developmental problem appearing in early childhood. Before a child turns three-years-old, ASD/Autism can usually be detected. Symptoms seen and the severity of a child's Autism will vary. Autism affects the ability of a child to interact and communicate with others. Sadly, there is not a cure for Autism, but intensive Autism treatment early on can make an enormous difference in the lives of children ...

Seen on the Trinity Broadcast Network's Praise The Lord, BET's Bobby Jones Gospel and featured on Jawn Murray's compilation CD, Untapped, Gospel singer Madelyn Berry has been making noise in the Gospel music industry for a while now. She's known for her energetic and pulse-pounding praise and worship song, "You Deserve All Praise. Now she's making her voice even louder with her upcoming CD called Release The Sound, a live project including guest appearances by Martha Munizzi, Darwin Hobbs, LaRue Howard and Trent Cory. Recognized as a vibrant and dynamic praise and ...

As more than 70 million Americans will reach age 65 in the next two decades, the need for in-home senior care continues to soar. Local entrepreneur James Anderson is lending a helping hand by launching a local home care agency to meet the needs of residents in Albany, NY and the surrounding areas. As part of the nation's leading franchise specializing in comprehensive home care for seniors, new mothers and other individuals needing recuperative and continuing care, Home Helpers & Direct Link of Albany, NY began serving the local community on December 14th. Anderson ...

In this second book of The Jumper Chronicles, twelve-year-old Charlie and his mates discover an ancient compass that stubbornly refuses to point north. Instead, it steers them down a treacherous tunnel, each step taking them deeper into a world of dog-eating trolls, cross-dressing gods, and motorcycle-riding dwarves. As a cloak of darkness threatens to envelop the fellowship, Charlie loses his best friend, discovers true love, and is embraced by unexpected allies who guide him to a long-forgotten treasure that will change the world forever. W. C. Peever lives with his ...

OMICS Group Urology conference would be held from June 10-12, 2013 at Hilton Chicago, in the US. Eminent speakers with track record of over 200 papers are to be invited at the conference to deliver poster presentations and conduct panel discussions. OMICS Group schedules annual events to bring professionals in Urology and Gasteroenterology to share knowledge and updates in the concerned practice from a global perspective, to international attendants. Gastroenterology is the discipline associated with the stomach and the digestion processes. It also studies various ...

TranZcenter selected by Veterans World as one of the Top Ten places of employment and training for military veterans.... Mr. Milton Collier says the company is committed to hiring and training veterans and wounded warriors who want to continue serving the nation in a "different and challenging way." He adds, "We value them particularly because of the level of knowledge and training they bring to support our clients' core missions." TranZcenter supports employees with military backgrounds through outreach, training programs, and its Armed Services ...

Home Partners, a metro Atlanta-based residential Real Estate services provider, announced today the launching of its "Kitchen Appliances Knoxville" service marketing campaign. Home Partners is located in Woodstock, Georgia, and manages residential real estate services entities including: Landlord2Landlord, a resident screening and rent recovery program; My Resident Portal, a multifamily community forum website; Apartment Call Centers, an office support, resident support, maintenance request and leasing assistant service; HPA Consultants, which analyzes an ...

Fancy being a ghost hunter for a night, at this eerie event then join, Simply Ghost Nights as we will be hosting a paranormal investigation at this very popular venue of Warmsworth Hall in Doncaster, which has become a firm favourite with ghost hunters in the UK. It is said some of the staff at the nearby hotel are so afraid to step into the building at night, they simply hand over the keys at the end of their shift, and quickly return to the comfort and safety of the nearby hotel. Warmsworth Hall is always a fabulous place to hold a ghost hunting investigation as it ...

Lovers of fresh-baked donuts and a stimulating cup of coffee who need a quick pick-me-up while at the gas station or on a shopping trip, are in luck. Dunkin' Donuts has the perfect solution for you with their 'WOW Dhs 10 Value Menu'. The popular promotion from the quick-serve specialists features three possible combos of a donut and a drink of your choice for just Dhs 10. This offer is valid at all 72 outlets of Dunkin' Donuts across the UAE for a limited period and is designed to offer the brand's numerous fans another value added service. "We have tailored ...

It's mid-January - the New Years' resolutions have started wearing thin, the bank account is starting to recover from the annual Christmas wrecking ball and it's time to cut costs and actually make a buck in 2013. Yoga Insurance Plus has provided a simple 5 step checklist to help you decide if you really need that insurance coverage this year. It's simple, as long as you meet all the criteria below; you're in the clear for 2013! 1) You're loaded - Like $3 Million loaded. Most legitimate liability carriers will cover you up to $1 million for a claim and up to $3 million ...

A new edition of ezPaycheck payroll software was released in time with updates on W2 and W3 forms for Year 2012-2013 tax season. Small businesses that are looking for an efficient way to handle payroll checks and year-end tax reporting can download and try this software for free at halfpricesoft.com. Current users can download ezPaycheck 2012 update package to get the latest tax forms in a few clicks. To open ezPaycheck payroll system to more small business users, Halfpricesoft.com offers users a new bundle of ezPaycheck 2012 and 2013 at promotion price $99 (regular ...

VIRURL (http://virurl.com), a platform that allows brands and media owners to distribute sponsored digital articles and videos via web publishers and social influencers, today announced it has launched a new feature, "RSS Ads," to automate ad creation and audience acquisition. Utilizing RSS (Really Simple Syndication) technology, VIRURL has heavily automated the process of creating and launching content ads, enabling content owners to set campaigns to be instantly updated when a new post is published to their RSS feed. VIRURL's ad creation engine does all the ...

There is little doubt in the minds of most publishing professionals that the industry, as a whole, has undergone some significant changes in recent years. The world of self-publishing was once thought of as an avenue for would-be authors who had nowhere else to go, and indeed, up until recently, the majority of the powers-that-be within traditional channels largely agreed with this theory. However, times are changing and many pros concur that self-publishing is no longer the taboo that it was once considered. In turn, many author services companies, such as Grammar Chic, ...

Vision Media Marketing Inc. (VMMI, http://vmmi.net), a full-service New Jersey public relations and media consulting firm, is giving back this holiday season and encouraging others to do so as well. In a message from Paul Swibinski, Principal and President of Vision Media Marketing, "in lieu of hosting our annual Christmas Party this year, we are making donations to the American Red Cross and the Robin Hood Foundation to help the many victims of Hurricane Sandy that are still suffering. Some of our staff members are also volunteering their own time to assist recovery ...

The New York Times has announced that legendary Music Director James Levine will be returning to the Metropolitan Opera after two years away from the podium. Lesley Koenig, who has worked extensively with Levine, is happy to welcome her colleague back to the industry. The article explains that Levine's return will take place on May 19, 2013, when he leads the Met Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. The following season, he is anticipated to lead three different productions at the opera house. Levine, who is now 69 years of age, has "been plagued by health problems since ...

The use of unsustainable fuels permeates virtually every aspect of daily life in countries around the world, as oil, charcoal, and other substances are used to drive vehicles, power homes, and cook food. According to The New York Times, innovative individuals from across the globe are developing creative clean energy solutions. In particular, the article spotlights a company called CleanStar Mozambique that is offering bio fuel cooking solutions. By providing ethanol-based cooking equipment and the bio fuel to run it, as well as enhancing community farming projects, CleanStar ...

It may have taken three trials, but North Carolina defense lawyer Jesse Scharff never gave up on his client's rights. In North Carolina v. P.C., case number 11CRS52099, seasoned DWI defense attorney Jesse Scharff of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, earned a not guilty verdict at trial, saving his client from a mandatory minimum sentence of one week in prison. The first trial took place in 2011. A judge found the client guilty after a bench trial. Jesse Scharff appealed the verdict to the Superior Court within a week. A jury trial was then conducted in October of 2011. Despite ...

Restaurants are always stocked with the most advanced kitchen supply products. As volumes of diners ramp up during the holidays this year (who wants to go Christmas shopping for four hours, then cook a full meal?), make sure your business is well prepared. People love to go out to eat because it allows you to concentrate on your company, not your oven timer. The holidays bring this to a whole new level because everyone has family in town, and it can be stressful to cook for 20 different people out of one single kitchen. Room is limited, and everyone has a different diet ...

The holiday season seems shorter and shorter every year, and with the new year rapidly approaching, many seasonal employees are having to face the end of their seasonal employment. Atlanta staffing agency TRC Staffing Services, Inc., wishes to encourage seasonal employees to begin their job search now, before the season ends. Although some seasonal workers do end up staying on after the holidays have ended, most have their employment end as the year draws to an end. TRC Staffing Services, Inc., recommends that seasonal employees seek other employment opportunities before ...