Have you ever been "elbowed" by your bed partner because you were snoring? If yes, new research says you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Prior to polysomnography testing, researchers from the University of Saskatchewan asked 124 patients two questions: (1) Does your bed-partner ever poke or elbow you because you are snoring; and (2) Does your bed-partner ever poke or elbow you because you have stopped breathing? Answering 'yes' to being awakened for snoring or apneic spells increased the likelihood of an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) >5/h (indicating at least mild ...

Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is often used as therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), patient compliance with CPAP remains an issue. However, new research presented at CHEST 2012, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, shows that patients who meet with a respiratory therapist for a total of 2.5 hours within 30 days of initiating CPAP had significant compliance after 1 month of therapy. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente retrospectively reviewed the charts of 39 patients with OSA who were treated with CPAP and on a portable ...

That snake heading towards you may be further away than it appears. Fear can skew our perception of approaching objects, causing us to underestimate the distance of a threatening one, finds a study published in Current Biology. "Our results show that emotion and perception are not fully dissociable in the mind," says Emory University psychologist Stella Lourenco, co-author of the study. "Fear can alter even basic aspects of how we perceive the world around us. This has clear implications for understanding clinical phobias." Lourenco conducted the research with Matthew ...

Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, an iconic film and television production company, partnered with Los Angeles gallery Artspace Warehouse exhibiting an installation of contemporary artworks from emerging Los Angeles and Swiss artists. Warner Bros. employees got a unique chance to revel in the works of these artists exhibited at Central Perk, the cafe featured in the Warner Bros. hit show Friends which was filmed on the lot. Hot emerging artists in this show included Courtney Raney, Hilary Bond, Mark Acetelli, Paul Kirley and Colleen Sandland among others. The artworks ...

With over 21 years experience, Dr. Gregory Wilmoth, MD of Southern Dermatology has been identified as one of the country's top doctors according to U.S. News in partnership with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. As a fellow in the American Society of Mohs Surgery, Dr. Wilmoth specializes in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, the most advanced treatment for skin cancer today. Dr. Wilmoth established Raleigh's first private Mohs surgery practice in 2000. Dr. Wilmoth practices general adult dermatology with a special interest in Mohs surgery, cosmetic dermatology, laser skin rejuvenation ...

Penny Electronics, LLC a New York based company specializing in eCommerce offers quality customer service and an outlet for great online auctions featuring a full store with various products ranging from electronics and household items to vacation packages. Electronic Penny is currently offering a limited time promotion where every new customer who signs up for their penny auction website is granted 15 free bids. How to get the free bids? It is easy and 100% FREE! No credit card required! 1- Go to http://www.electronicpenny.com 2- Register and sign up for the news ...

MyArtContest.com and Artist Portfolio Magazine are pleased to announce an open call for art for the second anniversary issue of Artist Portfolio Magazine. This is an open art exhibition that is open to all US and International Artists. Over $8000 in cash, prizes and publication opportunities. ALL PARTICIPANTS will receive at least 1 work of art published in Artist Portfolio Magazine, Issue 11. Theme: OPEN All art mediums and styles. AWARDS: BEST IN SHOW - $1000, Cover of 2 year anniversary issue of Artist Portfolio Magazine and a 2-4 page feature 2nd ...

The newest medical home for Medicare-eligible seniors on the Treasure Coast is now open in Fort Pierce featuring the services of Dr. Margaret Altman and her staff. WellMed at Fort Pierce is located at 1155 South US 1. Designed with senior care in mind, WellMed at Fort Pierce features six exam rooms and an on-site lab, plus senior-friendly features including no-glare lighting, non-skid flooring and extra-wide hallways. Leading the clinic is Dr. Margaret Altman, a Kentucky native who earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, ...

Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP attorneys John Orr and Leslie McAdam have been honored by the Ventura County Bar Association for their exemplary service to the community. Orr, an FCOP founding partner, received the 27th annual Ben E. Nordman Public Service Award, which recognizes outstanding community contributions by a Ventura County lawyer through charitable and public service activities. McAdam was awarded the James Loebl VCBA/VLSP Public Service Award, which acknowledges an attorney's passion for their community through pro bono services. The attorneys will receive the ...

Davita, one of the leading providers of kidney and dialysis services in the nation. recently renewed and extended their office space lease for 15,513 square feet for their Southeast Regional office at 50 Glenlake Parkway. They were represented in this commercial real estate transaction by The Armstrong Group, an Atlanta based office tenant representation firm. The Armstrong Group successfully negotiated an "extend and blend" office space lease which allowed Davita to continue to operate in their current location while receiving aggressive financial incentives ...

AMC's Fearfest 2012 continues with its horrifying film schedule that includes classic and modern films. The Friday the 13th marathon, which began Oct. 13th, continues with Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) Saturday, October 20th. Jason Voorhees returns in this sequel to face members of his own family. No one gets out of this film alive! Jason returns six times in six sequels to complete the Friday the 13th Marathon this Saturday. Two modern day classics end this horrific weekend Sunday, October 21st. Justin Long stars in Victor Salva's Jeepers Creepers (2001). ...

The Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis, a not-for-profit manufacturing and packaging organization with a dedicated social service mission, today announced its support for National Disability Employment Awareness Month by saluting companies that employ people who are blind or disabled and which raise awareness about disability employment issues. John Thompson, President of Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis, says, "In 2012, the Lighthouse forged great business partnerships with top-ranked companies such as ZEP, Inc., and Bound Tree Medical, and we anticipate ...

The Storage Place provides the best storage spaces available for domestic, student and business purposes. The company is offering more convenience to their clients by providing the best storage spaces for all their concerns. The Storage Place is a famous company providing storage spaces not only in Tameside but also in the different parts of Manchester, England. The company is offering different kinds of storage services depending on the needs of their clients. There are storages for domestic, business and students. In the past, experts said that most of the people ...

D's Golden Delights golden retriever puppy photo was chosen by the Reliable Animal Health company to be the featured August photograph for their 2013 Calendar. Dianna Brooks has been breeding family-raised golden retrievers, and photographing her litters for over 16 years.. "This is the first time one of my photographs has been honored for inclusion in a national company's calendar" said Dianna, owner of D's Golden Delights. "This particular photograph has been available for the last year on our website as an interactive online puzzle for kids of all ...

Foggy Labs has announced the launch of Entrepreneur Steps, the step by step to help early stage entrepreneurs and small business owners to open their own businesses. The app breaks down the process of start a business into 60 steps easy to understand and with smart tips to help you get done quickly. The app was designed as a todo list, that breaks down the big process into 60 steps easy to understand and with smart tips to take action quickly. Each step can be prioritized and the user can also write a quick note. Each accomplished step can be shared with business partners ...

Eidogen-Sertanty, Inc., a San Diego-based computational drug discovery solutions provider, released a new universal version of its popular iProtein app. Recently included in the Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News list of Best Science Apps, iProtein now runs on all iOS devices, including the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Also included in this release is an easier to use native molecular editor by Molecular Materials Informatics which enables very intuitive ligand drawing. With this new version of iProtein, users can retrieve and open protein (co)-crystal structure ...

Salem, OR - October 22, 2012 - John Young, MD, announced today that the first-of-its-kind cosmetic treatment, Ultherapy, is now available at Silver Falls Dermatology, with practice locations in Salem, Woodburn, Corvallis and Albany. Ultherapy is a new type of non-surgical procedure that stimulates the body's own natural healing process to lift the skin over time. The use of FDA-cleared ultrasound technology enables physicians, for the first time, to see and then treat the deepest support layers of the skin - typically addressed in cosmetic surgery - without cutting ...

Welcome Beyond is proud to present its latest winter retreats: a lost hamlet overlooking the Mont Blanc massif, a chalet rental out of a picture book and a charming holiday apartment in fashionable Verbier. Chesa Wazzau, Engadine, Switzerland Chesa Wazzau is a Swiss idyll out of a picture book: a typical Engadine house from the 17th century, you feel as if traveling back in time a couple of hundred years. The house was restored preserving its original character with vaulted ceilings, windows deeply embedded into the walls and the typical sgraffito decorations. The ...

Prudent Marketing, the very popular clearing house for the best mobile casinos as well as online casinos in the business today, has brought to the industry's notice that Evolution Gaming, popular for live dealer games, has come up with Live Casino Hold 'em for the online players. This game joins Live Roulette, Live Blackjack and Live Baccarat, which players can now enjoy on their laptops or desktops. Thus, online gambling has just gone up a level, making Evolution Gaming's portfolio so strong and inviting as never before! This is not it. Evolution Gaming has not stopped ...

Gibbon Auto Works Ltd. is delighted to welcome new staff members to its South Houston car dealership. Three new team members have recently joined the successful dealership. Sussie Moreno brings five years of office and collection experience to the company to work in the service department, and San Martin Montez boasts 10 years of auto service experience. Sussie and San Martin both speak fluent Spanish. Vlad Manoylo has also joined the team as a new web page manager with two years' experience, and also speaks Russian. In addition to the new team members, Gibbon Auto Works ...

Realcomm Conference Group, LLC, a global leader in providing education, information and networking opportunities on the topic of technology, automation and innovation for the commercial, corporate and institutional real estate industry, announced today that it will sponsor a group of San Diego high school girls in a project that will send an experiment to the International Space Station (ISS). The program will be one of seven student-designed robotic micro-labs that will be tested on the ISS in February 2013. The micro-lab will spend one month in orbit in micro-gravity, ...

Participants in this year's 65th Annual Troy Turkey Trot events will have the opportunity to support up to three outstanding local non-profit organizations when they register online. SportSignup (http://www.sportssignup.com), a national leader in online registration management solutions for sports organizations, once again is partnering with the Troy Turkey Trot to provide fast, convenient, secure online registration for the estimated 7,000 runners and walkers who are expected to participate in the Capital Region's premier Thanksgiving Day sporting event. SportsSignup's ...

Tempest Elite Marketing Tips for Building Brand Loyalty 1. Build relationships with your customers Communicating with customers nowadays is very easy thanks to email and social media sites. Entrepreneur's article 'Seven Ways to Make Your Customers Love You ' advises that communications should be designed to add value to the consumer experience rather than as a vehicle to promote new products or services. Qaysar Bhatti, managing director of Tempest Elite Marketing, believes a direct marketing strategy is successful in building rapport with customers. "With ...

FasTest Inc. announces the release of its new Refrigeration Brochure, highlighting its patented technology and unique products designed to simplify air conditioning, heat pump, ice machine and cooler manufacturing. This 36-page guide provides detailed product information, illustrations and specifications for the company's pressure testing and processing tools. To facilitate easy navigation and simple product selection, the brochure is organized by product family, identifying key features and benefits, part numbers, dimension information, seal replacements and field repair ...

Home Design Outlet Center, an online retailer of bathroom vanities, has signed a new lease for a 24,000 square feet warehouse located at 8017 Pinemont Suite 200 Houston, TX 77040. The warehouse cum showroom is scheduled to open in December, 2012. Best in price For years, Home Design Outlet Center has been offering quality bathroom products at highly competitive pricing. Customers enjoy low prices because the products arrive directly from factories. In other words, factory direct prices are being offered to customers. "It's hard for customers to find similar ...