Forty-three of 44 providers interviewed by KLAS said they would buy tomosynthesis again despite the additional time it takes and the unpredictable reimbursement. This and other findings are available in the new KLAS report Breast Tomosynthesis 2013: The Business Case. Providers leveraging the tomosynthesis technology experience increased time and costs associated with image storage, yet providers told KLAS the benefits outweigh the costs, and they are reaping the benefits of this emerging technology. "This is a really exciting technology to watch evolve," ...

San Francisco Bay Area shoppers aiming to buy a new home in 2013 are finding an outstanding array of new choices at Mountain House in the East Bay. Four new neighborhoods are on the horizon, giving shoppers a total of 10 design lines to consider at this popular new town. Grand opening celebrations for the upcoming new model homes are scheduled this spring and summer. Situated in the villages of Questa and Altamont, new homes at Mountain House are attainably priced from about $320,000 to about $500,000. Floorplan sizes range from about 1300 to 3540 square feet, and feature ...

For printers and marketers alike, Spider Trainers has just published a new eBook, The Power of Print (in Marketing): Using print to bolster a multi-touch marketing campaign. Available as a free download, The Power of Print uses stats, facts, and best practices to dispel the myths that print is an under-performing vehicle and points to the successes documented by companies around the world. "Our leadership team has more than 60 years in the print industry and more than 40 years in marketing," said Cyndie Shaffstall, founder of Spider Trainers, "and there's ...

Dr. Ralph J. Venuto (http://www.drvenuto.com), one of the premiere orthopedic surgeons in Orange County, has performed more PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy injections than any other physician along the West Coast, and will soon being utilizing stem cells in his own PRP treatments. PRP therapy has been in use as a nonsurgical alternative for sports injuries for over a decade. Its success as a minimally invasive treatment will be augmented through the incorporation of stem cells. "I'm very excited by the improved treatment outcomes this new therapy could provide," ...

West Hollywood dentist, Dr. Ghasri, is currently offering a promotion on Zoom whitening that can reduce or eliminate stains to restore a more youthful appearance to teeth. A beautiful smile is symmetrical, properly spaced and nicely colored. Stains on teeth are not only unattractive, but can also be aging. A brighter shade of teeth can often make a person look up to 10 or 15 years younger. The in-office chair-side treatment takes just about an hour and can leave teeth eight to ten shades whiter. A professional cleaning may be recommended before the Zoom treatment. After ...

LA Copy Center now offers complimentary pickup and delivery on orders over $250. This offer is valid in Los Angeles County only, and it includes a variety of services such as poster printing in Los Angeles, customized office supplies, and much more. LA Copy Center offers one of the most comprehensive lists of services for design and printing in Los Angeles. These services include complete copying and binding services, full color and color printing, black and white printing, graphic design services, signs and full color custom banners, photo enlargements and poster printing, ...

King Jewelers and Maserati Bentley Rolls-Royce of Nashville hosted the Predators Foundation GnashVegas Casino Gala & Auction on Wednesday, February 13th at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville. Hockey fans and Preds patrons were able to mix and mingle at the casino tables with the Nashville Predators coaches, personalities, local celebrities and VIPs as guest dealers. Guests enjoyed delicious food from a variety of Nashville restaurants, an exclusive silent auction with autographed memorabilia, baskets with team favorites and once-in-a-lifetime experiences with ...

If you are soon to be married, you probably do not anticipate or hope for a divorce in your future. However, you can never be too safe. What if things do not work out? If this is the case, you probably want to ensure that your assets and money are protected. The truth: marriage is not solely about love. It is much more multifaceted. If you take precautions before you say, "I do," you can ensure that the end of your marriage (if it exists) comes with financial security. These days, people are marrying later in life. This means individuals are much more established ...

On September 27, 2012, Murray Energy Company agreed to pay nearly $1 Million in fines to end an investigation by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration ("MSHA") into a 2007 disaster at its Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah which resulted in the deaths of eight miners and one MSHA inspector and injuries to three other miners. MSHA's investigation into the disaster revealed a "grossly deficient mine design" resulting in twenty MSHA violation citations and penalties totally $1,639,351. Under the terms of the MSHA settlement, Murray Energy accepted ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites N-Atlanta Perimeter Mall Hotel offers nearby lodging to guests attending the 2013 American Craft Council (ACC) Show in Atlanta, GA. Taking place at Cobb Galleria Centre from March 15-17, 2013, this public retail event is the largest juried, indoor craft show in the southeast. A must attend for craft lovers; the show will feature original work by more than 1,500 of the country's top contemporary craft artists. Plus, attendees can gain new perspective for the art on display by watching talented craft practitioners create work in ceramics, ...

Each year, thousands of recent college graduates enter the workforce. According to Forbes, with unemployment at 8.2 percent and underemployment near 18 percent, more graduates are putting off searching for employment to pursue advanced degrees. Atlanta staffing agency, TRC Staffing Service, Inc., explores the pros and cons of this growing trend. If you do decide to temporarily postpone the employment search in a weak job market, certain advanced degrees provide better opportunities than others. Graduate programs in the health and medical field are at the top of the list. ...

Kitchen Inspire offers a comprehensive selection of catering supplies, equipment, and products. They are a one-stop shop for all professional catering needs, offering convenient online shopping and reasonable shipping rates. Kitchen Inspire has a "Catering and Buffetware" section on their site, but that is just a taste of the products that caterers can find for their business. The seller of high-quality commercial grade kitchen supplies also offers dinnerware and servingware for specific cuisine styles, including a wide selection of Asian cookware and tableware, ...

Craftmark Solid Surfaces, a leading Atlanta countertops company, wants to remind residents that they offer a wealth of options for their Diamonite countertop brand. They are the only business that fabricates these solid surface countertops, and they have vast selection available for their customers. From dozens of color palettes to plenty of sink accessories, you can be sure that the product you choose will be completely unique. In fact, with the 33 color options and 12 edge profiles that can be added, that means there are 396 potential styles waiting at your fingertips. ...

When we enter a hospital, we expect the very best care available. Yet, some hospitals are unable to give exactly that. There are a wide range of reasons why a hospital might not be up to par, but one of the most common, and least noticed, reasons is that the hospital has not used a professional healthcare linen service to launder its linens. Angelica Corporation, a medical laundry service, has noticed that some hospitals see their laundering of linens as a place where costs can be cut. These facilities see linens as an aspect of hospital life that can be handled either ...

An increase in private demand resulted in more than 6 million unique users searching for new cars on Auto Trader last year, an increase of 21.2% compared with 2011. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported that new car registrations in the UK rose 5.3% in 2012 to 2,044,609 units, boosted by a 12.9% rise in private demand, to reach the highest levels since 2008. The top ten most searched new cars on Auto Trader include seven of the top ten best selling cars.* 1. BMW 3-series 2. Ford Focus 3. Volkswagen Golf 4. Ford Fiesta 5. BMW 1-series 6. Mercedes-Benz ...

Biggest Coupon Code today has released approximately 30,000 discount coupons for various software programs. All coupons offered are valid indefinitely, i.e. they never expire and can be redeemed by the respective holders whenever they want. The website achieved this through direct negotiations with the issuing software developers and marketers, proving to them the sales advantage Biggest Coupon Code's strategy is providing. Biggest Coupon Code delivers the best online coupon discounts for many software programs. This is because it relinquishes 99% of its affiliate profits ...

Orthodontic treatment typically carries a significant price tag. For that reason, patients or parents of patients ought to feel confident in their choice of orthodontist, as well as the treatment plan. When in doubt, get a second opinion. Dr. Michael Stosich, an orthodontist in Grayslake who owns iDentity Orthodontics, frequently receives calls from people seeking a second opinion on treatment recommendations from another provider. Stosich recommends getting a second opinion in these situations: 1- An orthodontist recommends emergency treatment. "The ...

MobileSmith, a leading provider of mobile software solutions for enterprise customers, and TVAR Solutions, a value-added reseller of cloud and mobile infrastructure to the US government, announced a strategic partnership to deliver innovative mobile solutions to Federal agencies. "With TVAR's 20 years of experience delivering cloud IT solutions to the government, MobileSmith can now empower more Federal clients to quickly and cost-effectively build, deploy, and manage secure mobile applications for both iOS and Android devices," said Bob Dieterle, Senior VP ...

CyberlinkASP, the leader in hosted virtual desktop and private cloud solutions, today announced the completion of the company's annual SSAE 16 SOC 1 audit. CyberlinkASP enlisted an outside accounting firm and subjected itself to a rigorous third party review of all infrastructure, personnel, policies and procedures across its Dallas, Chicago and London facilities. "This has been a major initiative for us the past few years as more and more firms require documented security policies and procedures relating to IT. We feel it's a must for anyone hosting or managing ...

No doubt, the media tour for the author of "The Four-Star Diet: Based Upon The Wisdom Of General Colin Powell & Other Ridiculously Brilliant Leaders" has only just begun. Explosive sales on Amazon and similar retailers have made it nearly impossible to get your hands on a print version of the book. With the demand continuing to rise to an already "sell out" crowd, Author Laura J. Wellington has received invitations to appear on numerous "Celebrity, Style, and News" shows from as far away as the UAE. She will begin to make those appearances ...

(CHICAGO) – Buphenyl, an FDA-approved medication for hyperammonemia, may protect memory and prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Hyperammonemia is a life-threatening condition that can affect patients at any age. It is caused by abnormal, high levels of ammonia in the blood. Studies in mice with Alzheimer's disease (AD) have shown that sodium phenylbutyrate, known as Buphenyl, successfully increases factors for neuronal growth and protects learning and memory, according to neurological researchers at the Rush University Medical Center. Results from ...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - March 9, 2013 - The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), accompanied by mechanical CPR, in patients with massive myocardial infarctions can lead to unexpected survival. These study findings are being presented March 9 at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. ECMO is an advanced technology that functions as a replacement for a critically ill patient's heart and lungs. This is the first report of combined ECMO, mechanical CPR and therapeutic hypothermia (TH) use within a STEMI Network. "For many patients who present with ...

SAN FRANCISCO (March 9, 2013) — A highly anticipated study evaluating a combination of the vitamin niacin with the anti-flushing agent laropiprant finds the therapy provides no benefit to and may even be harmful for patients with vascular disease, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. Detailed trial data is presented here for the first time. Heart Protection Study 2-Treatment of HDL to Reduce the Incidence of Vascular Events (HPS2-THRIVE) is the largest-ever study of niacin, commonly used to raise ...

SAN FRANCISCO (March 10, 2013) —High doses of a popular cholesterol-lowering drug significantly reduced the rate of acute kidney injury caused by dye used in imaging in acute coronary syndrome patients who underwent a coronary procedure, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. This group of patients is at high risk for kidney damage related to contrast agents used in imaging tests. Previous studies have demonstrated the kidney-protective value of various statins administered before patients undergo ...

SAN FRANCISCO (March 10, 2013) — The new Sapien XT aortic valve showed a non-significantly lower rate of death and strokes at 30 days than the original model, and both valves demonstrated notably better short-term outcomes than seen with the Sapien system in PARTNER I, according to the first results from the PARTNER II study presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. PARTNER II is the first randomized clinical trial involving the Sapien XT valve and the only one that compares the new device to the original FDA-approved Sapien ...