SAN FRANCISCO (March 11, 2013) — Patients who underwent heart bypass surgery without a heart- lung machine did as well one year later as patients whose hearts were connected to a pump during surgery in a study presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. CORONARY, an international, multicenter trial of on-pump (with a heart-lung machine) versus off-pump bypass surgery, enrolled 4,752 patients already scheduled to undergo a bypass procedure. The study is the largest to compare the two approaches. For the primary endpoint of ...

Research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine has revealed key features in proteins needed for life to function on Mars and other extreme environments. The researchers, funded by NASA, studied organisms that survive in the extreme environment of Antarctica. They found subtle but significant differences between the core proteins in ordinary organisms and Haloarchaea, organisms that can tolerate severe conditions such as high salinity, desiccation, and extreme temperatures. The research gives scientists a window into how life could possibly adapt to exist on ...

SAN FRANCISCO (March 11, 2013) — Older patients did as well after undergoing coronary bypass surgery off-pump as they did with the more costly "on-pump" procedure using a heart-lung machine to circulate blood and oxygen through the body during surgery, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. This large, multicenter trial—the German Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Elderly Patients, called GOPCABE—was the first to evaluate on-pump versus off-pump bypass surgery among patients aged 75 or older. ...

A combination of extreme cold temperatures, man-made chemicals and a stagnant atmosphere were behind what became known as the Arctic ozone hole of 2011, a new NASA study finds. Even when both poles of the planet undergo ozone losses during the winter, the Arctic's ozone depletion tends to be milder and shorter-lived than the Antarctic's. This is because the three key ingredients needed for ozone-destroying chemical reactions —chlorine from man-made chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), frigid temperatures and sunlight— are not usually present in the Arctic at the same time: the ...

On March 2, 2013, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) entered its semiannual eclipse season, a period of three weeks when Earth blocks its view of the sun for a period of time each day. On March 11, however, SDO was treated to two transits. Earth blocked SDO's view of the sun from about 2:15 to 3:45 a.m. EDT. Later in the same day, from around 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. EDT, the moon moved in front of the sun for a partial eclipse. When Earth blocks the sun, the boundaries of Earth's shadow appear fuzzy, since SDO can see some light from the sun coming through Earth's atmosphere. ...

SAN FRANCISCO (March 11, 2013) — Non-emergency angioplasty performed at hospitals without on-site cardiac surgery capability is no less safe and effective than angioplasty performed at hospitals with cardiac surgery services, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. Emergency surgery has become an increasingly rare event following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or angioplasty—a non-surgical procedure used to open narrow or blocked coronary arteries and restore blood flow to the heart. This ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. – A single concussion may cause lasting structural damage to the brain, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. "This is the first study that shows brain areas undergo measureable volume loss after concussion," said Yvonne W. Lui, M.D., Neuroradiology section chief and assistant professor of radiology at NYU Langone School of Medicine. "In some patients, there are structural changes to the brain after a single concussive episode." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year in the U.S., 1.7 million ...

Slender bacterial nanowires require certain key amino acids in order to conduct electricity, according to a study to be published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, on Tuesday, March 12. In nature, the bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens uses these nanowires, called pili, to transport electrons to remote iron particles or other microbes, but the benefits of these wires can also be harnessed by humans for use in fuel cells or bioelectronics. The study in mBio® reveals that a core of aromatic amino acids are required to turn ...

San Diego, CA, March 12, 2013 – A new study from the Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes of children that consume SSBs as compared to children that do not (on a given day). In addition, SSB consumption is also associated with higher intake of unhealthy foods. The results are published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Over the past 20 years, consumption of SSBs — sweetened sodas, fruit drinks, sports drinks, and energy drinks ...

Infant girls exposed to high levels of the pesticide DDT while still inside the womb are three times more likely to develop hypertension when they become adults, according to a new study led by the University of California, Davis. Previous studies have shown that adults exposed to DDT (dichlorodiplhenyltrichloroethane) are at an increased risk of high blood pressure. But this study, published online March 12 in Environmental Health Perspectives, is the first to link prenatal DDT exposure to hypertension in adults. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a ...

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) today publish initial findings from a major study which looked at how many patients experienced accidental awareness during general anaesthesia. The survey asked all senior anaesthetists in NHS hospitals in the UK (more than 80% of whom replied) to report how many cases of accidental awareness during general anaesthesia they encountered in 2011. There are three million general anaesthetics administered each year. Study findings are published in Anaesthesia, ...

TEMPE, Ariz. -- A breakthrough in nanolaser technology has been made by Arizona State University researchers. Electrically powered nano-scale lasers have been able to operate effectively only in cold temperatures. Researchers in the field have been striving to enable them to perform reliably at room temperature, a step that would pave the way for their use in a variety of practical applications. Details of how ASU researchers made that leap are published in a recent issue of the research journal Optics Express (Vol. 21, No. 4, 4728 2013). Read the full article at http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-21-4-4728 ...

This press release is available in French. Researchers at the University of Montreal's Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) have discovered a new mechanism that allows some cells in our body to move together, in some ways like the tortoise formation used by Roman soldiers depicted in the Asterix series. Collective cell migration is an essential part of our body's growth and defense system, but it is also used by cancerous cells to disseminate efficiently in the body. "We have found a key mechanism that allows cells to coordinate their movement as a ...

Hearts Pest Management President, Gerry Weitz, provides his expertise in Ellen Byron's Wall Street Journal article Critter Counteroffiensive from the Personal Journal section published on February 27, 2013. Critter Counteroffensive focuses on "The tactics to take back the great room from stubborn, furry visitors.'" Gerry Weitz of Hearts Pest Management was one of six nationally recognized pest control companies and their owners to contribute to the article. The article addressed that rats, mice and larger wildlife are among the "furry visitors" that ...

The Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind today announced that it has appointed Sarah Elliott as director of philanthropy. Elliott will be responsible for building, developing and overseeing fundraising and communications efforts for the organization. "Sarah brings a wealth of experience in fundraising and development," said President and CEO Nancy Perkins. " We look forward to the great contribution she will make to our team as we continue to enhance opportunities for individuals with visual impairments in North Texas." Elliott has more than 13 years ...

Committed on giving you the highest quality of service and timber products - Classic Timber Flooring - provides superior timber floor sanding and polishing in the state. Over time, timber floor looses its natural shine and lustre. Thus it needs periodic sanding and polishing. And no one can do it better than Classic Timber Flooring that have years of experience in the industry. Classic Timber Flooring is Adelaide's floor sanding and polishing professionals who can achieve a smooth finish on your timber floors that is sure to impress. We can give your home or workplace ...

JTM Food Group, a Harrison, Ohio-based company specializing in great-tasting, fully cooked, healthier menu solutions, will introduce dozens of new products at the 2013 International Pizza Expo, March 19-21 in Las Vegas, NV. The JTM booth (#2156/2158) will highlight Italian offerings to be sampled by pizzeria and pizza concept owners from coast-to-coast as more than 7,000 industry professionals are expected to attend the show. "We are very excited to participate in this year's Expo," said Mr. Scott Bonta, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, JTM Food Group. ...

The Center for Safe Schools and Communities is a non-profit organization that provides training, conferences and materials to at risk students and their families. The Center has developed an evidence based social competence program called Peace 4 Kids. The program trains students in the 4 components of empathy, anger management, social skills and character education/ethics. The Center for Safe Schools and Communities is based in Broomfield Colorado. The Center for Safe Schools and Communities is sponsoring an International Conference featuring Evidenced Based Social ...

Timeshare exchange provider Dial An Exchange (DAE) announces excellent destinations to visit during the Spring Break holiday season and get out of the cold and get away from the recent bad weather across much of the U.S. Hawaii is always a perfect escape from the hectic pace of the continental 48, and the world-renowned theme parks of Orlando make for fantastic family vacations. One area to consider is the always sunny San Diego and its combination of coast and culture. Families looking to spend time together can take advantage of great options in the following locations: Orlando: Theme ...

Stacy Bender, acclaimed science-fiction/adventure writer, is stepping out of her comfort zone with Real Men Don't Wax, a contemporary romantic comedy. This fun novella underscores Bender's versatility and ability to entertain across the board as she weaves a lighthearted story about a man, a woman, and . . . a cat. Jamie and Alex live in the same building but both are busy leading their separate lives. Alex is overwhelmed trying to maintain the aging but quaint apartment building while Jamie's days are filled with her career, friends, and family. In steps Mephistopheles ...

Foreclosure Seminar for Investors will be held Thursday, March 14, 2013, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Keller Williams Realty NWLA, 708 N. Ashley Ridge Loop, Bldg. 200, off of Line Avenue behind Outback Steakhouse and Zocolos. You can register for this FREE Investor Seminar by calling or emailing Jeannette at (318) 347-4365, Jeannette.sibley@yahoo.com. Seating is limited. Leigh Smith and Lance Johnson, both Realtors with Keller Williams, will be co-hosts for the workshop and will be on hand to answer questions and assist with buyers. Carrie Spradling with NOLA Lending Group, ...

The leading online company that provides their clients with a range of the most innovative and advanced home theatre systems - Vision Living - has offered premiere installation service in Adelaide. "Vision Living is committed to bringing to our clients the most innovative and advanced systems available on the market. We are on a constant quest of finding solutions that are not only technologically dynamic but aesthetically beautiful and architecturally pleasing. This philosophy, along with expert staff, scrupulous high standards and years of experience is what ...

A best-selling author of animal books that explore the invisible connections between people and animals, has written A Dog Named Leaf: the Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life (Lyons Press, 2012). Allen Anderson's memoir starts with the life-shattering news that he has two potentially fatal health issues - a brain aneurysm, which could rupture at any time, and a blood clot aimed at his heart. His present health dangers interweave with pulse-pounding memories of his past as an Atlanta inner city cop and the possible future he sees in dreams. Anderson and Leaf, his recently ...

Women's tackle football is here to stay -- "Gridiron Queendom" documentary puts the U.S. women's national tackle football team on the map. It is Women's History Month and the producers of "Gridiron Queendom" are determined to make sure the gold-medal winning U.S. women's national tackle football team is not forgotten AGAIN. The American public is quite familiar with the country's gold-medal soccer, hockey, softball, and gymnastics teams, yet despite the recent 40th anniversary of Title IX, there still exists one gold-medal women's team that has ...

On 11th March, the Joint Authorities Group (UK) [JAG (UK)] will commence a Memorandum of Understanding with GeoPlace LLP for GeoPlace to provide services to JAG (UK) members. JAG(UK) represents all 209 Street and Road Authorities in Street and Road Works matters relating to the New Roads and Street Works Act: 1991 and the relevant parts of the Traffic Management Act 2004. JAG (UK) is the mechanism through which Street and Road Authorities are represented on the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee(UK) [HAUC(UK)] which in turn advises the Department for Transport ...