WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept., 26, 2012 – Fewer than 100 people in the world are known to be affected by a movement disorder called rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism (RDP), but its symptoms are life-changing. Seemingly normal young people are suddenly and dramatically unable to control movement of their arms or legs and have trouble speaking or swallowing. A normal life is nearly impossible. RDP is caused by a genetic mutation (ATP1A3) that often runs in families. Now Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers believe that same genetic predisposition might also be ...

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. – New optical imaging technology developed at Tufts University School of Engineering could give doctors new ways to both identify breast cancer and monitor individual patients' response to initial treatment of the disease. A five-year clinical study of the procedure, funded by a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, is now underway at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. The non-invasive technology uses near infrared (NIR) light to scan breast tissue, and then applies an algorithm to interpret that information. Differences in ...

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have discovered that the micro ribonucleic acid miR-214 plays a critical role in regulating ovarian cancer stem cell properties. This knowledge, said the researchers, could pave the way for a therapeutic target for ovarian cancer. The study appears in a recent issue of the The Journal of Biological Chemistry. According to the study's lead author, Jin Q. Cheng, Ph.D., M.D., senior member of the Molecular Oncology Department and Molecular Oncology and Drug Discovery Program at Moffitt, certain miRNAs can cause therapeutic resistance ...

Glenn D. Prestwich, Presidential Professor, Director of Therapeutic Biomaterials Center, and Special Presidential Assistant for Faculty Entrepreneurism of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Utah Will Give a Plenary Keynote Presentation on "Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine: From Bench to Business" at the 8th Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit (October 24-26, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA) Dr. Glenn Prestwich will describe the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Utah as well as describe a case study for commercialization of a university ...

It's the kind of socially hip development that makes CEOs sweat. The kind of thing that one person mentions, then another, then another—and before the world knows it, an entire business model goes the way of the dinosaur while a rockstar replacement arises. Red Box did it in the movie rental business. Now Robofusion is doing it in the yogurt business, albeit coyly. "That's not something we can comment on at this time," said a high-ranking Robofusion employee on the condition of anonymity. "Red Box is an amazing product. We are flattered to be compared ...

Kelsey McBride, president of Kelsey McBride PR, officially announced today that Paul Gillebaard, author of Moon Hoax, signed on for her agency's public relations services. Charlie Duke, the 10th man on the moon, recently read Moon Hoax and said "I finally got around to reading Moon Hoax. It was a fantastic read. I could hardly put it down. Some twists and turns in the plot that I didn't expect. Thoroughly enjoyed it." In Moon Hoax, China claims the moon landings never happened and they have proof. Losing worldwide prestige is not an option for the United ...

The pace is set for another great adventure at Cedar Run Horse Park. More than 100 riders are expected at the 5th Annual Cedar Run Hunter Pace, the park's season finale scheduled for Saturday, September 29, and there's still time to be part of the action, says co-ordinator Elizabeth McCowan. "We'll be accepting registrations up to and including the day of the event," said McCowan, encouraging riders and spectators alike to come out for the ride. "This is the perfect way to end another spectacular season at the park." What makes the event so special ...

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the Web.com WNB Golf Classic played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft in his driver. "The winner has been playing exceptionally well since turning pro earlier this summer," said Tak Yamada, President, Graphite Design, "This is his second victory in two weeks and we are pleased that he has chosen to play Graphite Design Tour AD shafts. We congratulate him on his victory." The winner came from five shots back, carding ...

Multiple Sclerosis is a devastating disorder robbing millions of their health, wellness and ability to have a fulfilling life. In addition to the millions that are stricken in the prime of their lives, children, as well as older adults are now being diagnosed with MS. Real answers for how to treat this complex disease from the traditional medical community are still lacking. MS patients often hear from the traditional medical community that drug therapy is the only real option for treatment, and have even faced hostility from medical professionals when exploring other types ...

Their long wait is finally over. BookWhirl.com, one of the leading frontiers of the self-publishing industry, finally launches its first line-up of publishing services. After announcing big plans for 2012, the company is now set and ready to release 20 publishing packages. "BookWhirl.com Publishing is a milestone for the company. All our publishing packages consists only the best features and to top that, we offer 100% royalties. It's what our author client deserves," announced Don Harold, Marketing Director. The entire month of September will be very hectic ...

Polymet Corporation, an industry leader in wire manufacturing for hardfacing, welding, and thermal spraying, will exhibit at the FABTECH trade show in Las Vegas, November 12-14, 2012. FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, and welding event, showcasing new developments in materials and equipment. The show is expected to have over 25,000 attendees and 1,100 exhibiting companies. Polymet is consistently an exhibiting member of the FABTECH event. After recently streamlining its industrial product line, Polymet is eager to utilize the show to market ...

GARTNER SYMPOSIUM/ITxpo, FL., 26 September, 2012 - XMPro Inc. today announced their participation in the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2012 as a Business Process Management Marketplace sponsor. After their recent label as a Cool Vendor* for BPM in 2012, XMPro will get an opportunity to showcase their acknowledgement and display their work around Intelligent Business Operations, a much deliberated theme recently unveiled by Gartner. Following last year's urge for CIOs and senior IT executives to re-imagine, rethink and reconsider what IT means and how it can be applied to the ...

Mineola, NY. September 25, 2012 - Michael's Pack, located at 220 East Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, has opened a brand new training facility and now has beginner, intermediate, and advanced group classes in progress in their Mineola location. There is a large amount of interest in these classes, so they have expanded to five classes already. "We will create a custom dog training package to meet every need," said Michael Schaier, the owner at Michael's Pack. "We even offer private, one-on-one training as well. I'm so confident in our classes, that I will ...

Web Cube, leading e-commerce and CMS platform, has announced that premier action sports footwear brand Osiris Shoes has signed with Web Cube to rebuild their e-commerce site. Osiris has selected Web Cube Enterprise as the platform of choice to fuel their ongoing e-commerce strategy. "As a lifestyle-driven action sports brand, Osiris Shoes needed a robust e-commerce solution that would deliver a unified brand experience across all their digital touch points," says Owen Nieder, Web Development Director for Osiris. "Osiris Shoes was too big to rely on the ...

Folsom fitness expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp (SWBC), Val Fujii, is proud to announce an expansion to service in El Dorado Hills. The boot camp will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30-6:30am and 9:00-10:00am inside Center Stage Dance Academy at 2203 Francisco Drive, #150. The first class will be held Monday, October 8th. To celebrate the new location, new members may attend the camp for two weeks for free. This time period works great for working women to start their days with an energetic workout before heading to the office and for stay-at-home ...

Oshyn Inc., (www.oshyn.com) an Enterprise Technology Agency with a reputation for delivering innovative business solutions and products for the web, mobile devices and emerging technology platforms, is pleased to announce that it is now a part of Sitecore Specialized partner network, specializing in Sitecore's Customer Engagement Platform (CEP). "We're very excited to be able to add this specialization recognition to our Sitecore offerings," said Diego Rebosio, Oshyn CEO. "We're big believers in the Sitecore platform and have seen firsthand how beneficial ...

Antonine Sisters School Ghazir went live this year with Skoolee, the school management software system produced and implemented by White Mountain Technologies. Antonine Sisters School Ghazir ended its past school year by using Skoolee to distribute report cards and promote its students. "Selecting a student information system (SIS) suitable for our school was a delicate task," reflected Ms. Amal Tannous, ASG's Program Director. "The selection of such a system is one step in a three-part process. The second part is ensuring that the SIS works for us on ...

While the company still offers direct mail Miami campaigns rely on, Ritter's has moved into a new sphere, offering a wide range of marketing solutions. This new move will take them from the top company in printing Miami businesses have relied on, to one of the most versatile marketing solutions companies in the area. As part of its robust service offerings, Company provides prepress, digital and offset printing, cross media marketing, and more. Direct mail, database management, ecommerce, and fulfillment and storage are also offerings included in the long list of services. ...

myASDF (www.myASDF.org), a national organization that provides direct support for families living with autism, continues to make a huge impact in the life of one little boy from Merrillville, Indiana. Tristan Stultz, a ten-year-old who was diagnosed on the autism spectrum with sensory integration dysfunction at the age of three, has faced many challenges in his short life. Tristan's mother, Greta, recalls learning of her son's condition as being an "overwhelming diagnosis as a parent to accept, and it has been even harder finding ways to help him overcome his disability, ...

Kattelo Consulting will be proudly sponsoring Gateway to Leadership Conference & Career Expo by National Association of Asian American Professionals-San Francisco Chapter (NAAAPSF) in San Francisco on September 29, 2012. Meet Kattelo's team at their booth during the conference! NAAAPSF is hosting an exciting one-day conference to inspire and cultivate the next generation of Asian-American leaders in our community. Featured speakers include founders and CEOs from top companies and startups such as Zuora, Monster Cable, PwC, IW Group, Justin.tv, and more! Join us ...

Despite the passage of specific distracted driving laws in Tennessee, traffic accidents caused by distracted driving remain a serious issue in the state. Every 24 seconds in the United States there is a crash involving drivers using cellphones and texting, and in Tennessee the rate of car accidents involving distracted driving is higher than the national average. But, what is distracted driving? Distracted driving is any task that removes a driver's eyes from the road, hands from the wheel, or mind from the primary task of safe driving. Texting and handheld cellphone ...

September 27, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Even though many people may not be aware, traumatic brain injury or TBI is a common injury. Every year around 1.7 million people in the United States suffer traumatic brain injuries from traffic accidents, construction accidents, falls, participation in sports and even assaults. The recent coverage of TBI in the media demonstrates the growing recognition of how widespread brain injury has become and how much more there is left to learn. Those who suffer a traumatic brain injury sometimes face long-term consequences. Recently, research ...

Homeowners in Ohio have been hit hard by the Great Recession and its lingering effects. Despite the large number of distressed homeowners in the state, few people facing foreclosure have participated in a free review of their foreclosure case. If a legal deficiency is found within the foreclosure case, homeowners may receive compensation for any financial harm they have suffered as a result of the foreclosure. The Independent Foreclosure Review determines whether individual homeowners suffered financial harm and should receive compensation or another remedy because of ...

A new blockbuster action movie, The Expendables 2, received some unexpected media attention recently when the family of a stuntman who passed away during the filming of the movie filed a lawsuit against the filmmakers. While filming in Bulgaria, the young stuntman was performing a stunt on a boat when an explosion near the boat caused severe injuries that ultimately led to the young man's death. His parents are suing Nu Image/Millennium Films and the stunt coordinator for over $25,000 in damages. The family alleges the filmmakers were negligent and failed to protect ...

When someone goes through divorce, lots of people rush to their aid to provide advice. Sometimes what is intended as helpful advice is not entirely accurate and may actually provide a disservice by wrongly setting expectations. This article will address and dispel some common myths that surround divorce. One of the most common myths that surround divorce is one based on the cause of divorce -- truly knowing your partner. Although many people believe that living together before marriage reduces the likelihood of divorce, recent studies show that couples who live together ...