The initial damage and lingering effects of super storm Sandy continue to plague New Jersey homeowners and businesses, making everyone acutely aware of their reliance on electricity for everything from heat to home security to communications. Assisting in the efforts to help the people of New Jersey prepare for future power outages is Kenilworth, New Jersey-based HVAC Company, Meyer & Depew. This leading provider of whole house generators for businesses and homeowners has been consulting with residents and businesses, advising them in the selection and installation ...

Dr. William Stathas, dentist in Wauwatosa, has joined patients on social media sites - Facebook and Twitter - for increased communication and interaction. The Facebook and Twitter pages were created to allow patients to easily access more valuable information about the practice, in addition to communicating with other patients about their previous experiences with Dr. William Stathas, dentist in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, and his team of dental professionals. With the recent addition of the new Facebook and Twitter pages, patients have the ability to gain important information ...

Dr. Darren Elenburg, podiatrist from Oklahoma City, is happy to be making it easy for his patients to request appointments at his practice through his website. By using this tool, patients are able to request appointments without having to even pick up the phone. "I am very glad that our practice is making it easy to request an appointment through our website. We are always looking to make our practice more patient-friendly and this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients will take advantage of this service in the future," said Dr. Elenburg, ...

Dr. Joseph Dumanski, Coram dentist, is excited to be featuring an online appointment request form on his practice's website. By using this tool, patients of Joseph Dumanski in Coram will be able to request an appointment without even having to pick up the phone. "I am happy to be making it easy for our patients to schedule appointments through our website. We are always striving to make our practice more patient-friendly and this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients will take advantage of this service in the future," said Dr. Joseph ...

Dr. Harbinder Bal, periodontist from Skagit county, is excited to be providing a variety of educational information on his practice's website. He hopes this educational material will help give his patients the knowledge necessary to make sure they are maintaining their oral health. "I am glad that our website is featuring educational information for patients. I strongly believe that the more educated a patients is, the better chance they have of maintaining good oral health. I hope that all of our patients will take a few moments to look through the educational ...

To further improve her practice, Dr. Leila Ebrahimpoor, dentist in Ottawa, ON, encourages her patients to leave their feedback via popular reviews sites, such as Google and Demandforce. Dr. Ebrahimpoor values her patients' opinions and looks forward to hearing what they have to say about their experiences at her office. From routine cleanings to dental implants in Ottawa, Dr. Ebrahimpoor encourages her patients to share their experiences no matter what their procedure is. "I always want to hear what my patients have to say about my practice because it helps me ...

Premier dentist in Natomas, Dr. Yen Lieu, is pleased to announce new online appointment requests for Orchid Dental Group. Patients can now conveniently make an appointment at any time of the day via Orchid Dental Group's friendly website at http://www.orchiddentalgroup.com. With the introduction of online appointment requesting, patients have the ability to request an appointment at any point during the day. No longer are patients limited to the hours of the office because the Internet is always open. Patients can still continue to make appointments by calling the office, ...

While the cooler months don't seem to be disappearing anytime soon, Dr. Stephen Rogers, Middletown podiatrist, works to help his patients eliminate their toenail fungus. Even with closed toed shoes, it is important for patients to understand the importance of treating toenail fungus. "With the colder months many of us might avoid treating toenail fungus because it is not visible at the moment, but it is important not to put off treatment. While you might not care now, you will care later when the infection has spread and it's sandal season. At Foot & Ankle ...

Whether patients are suffering from heartburn or stomach pain in Philadelphia, Langhorne and Bala Cynwyd, they can visit G.I. Specialists at one of their three convenient office locations. With offices in Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd and Langhorne, PA, G.I. Specialists, gastroenterologists in Philadelphia, maintains the ability to provide the best in quality gastroenterological care possible. Patients can choose the best location anytime they need treatment for stomach pain and other symptoms. "With three locations we can offer our patients the best care possible. ...

With the New Year, Dr. Joon Sun, dentist in Naperville, is excited to celebrate her 25th year in dentistry. While 2013 brings a new year of resolutions and opportunities Dr. Sun hopes that her 25th anniversary will showcase her continuing dedication to her dental community of Naperville. "It truly is an honor to serve my community for the past 25 years. While the technology and procedures available have constantly been advancing, I am proud to say that I have continued to provide the same quality care I have always offered. I look forward to serving many more years ...

Remaining up-to-date with dental advancements is vital in the maintenance of superior dental health care at Canatella Dental. Dr. Todd Canatella, New Orleans, LA dentist, completes continuing education courses each year to remain on the cutting edge of dental technology. To further enhance his patients' oral health care needs, Dr. Canatella is excited to offer CEREC same day crowns, 3D cat scans, Invisalign and digital x-rays. "I am proud to provide my patients with the best in dental technology, treatment options and patient comfort. Through continuing education ...

In order to provide her patients with exceptional skin care, Dr. Sheryl Clark, Upper East Side New York dermatologist, is pleased to offer her patients new procedures with advanced technology. Dr. Clark is now offering Upper East Side New York CoolSculpting and dermal filler procedures with advanced technology. Many patients find that no matter how much they sweat at the gym, or count calories, they just can't get rid of their pooch. Dr. Clark works to help her patients lose that excess weight with the availability of CoolSculpting in Upper East Side New York. CoolSculpting ...

Clostridium difficile infections could pose a big problem for patients staying at hospitals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls the infection caused by the bacteria-also known as C. diff-a healthcare-associated infection, because some of those most at risk are people who get medical care. Dr. Andrew Weinberg, Mesa gastroenterologist, is now offering fecal transplants to help fight C. diff. A person's colon is normally filled with a lot of bacteria most of it very good, but when that good bacterium is killed people can get very sick and often there is ...

During the winter months, many patients complain of sinus congestion. While many experience relief within a week, others might be unable to find relief for their symptoms. Dr. Christopher Shaari, ENT in Hackensack, understands that chronic sinus complications are troubling his patients, and informs his patients that he is available to help find the relief for their symptoms. "If you have been suffering from sinus problems for more than 12 weeks, it could be sinusitis. By understanding common sinus problems, I hope that I can further help my patients receive the ...

January 1, 2013, the state of California passed a handful of new laws that revolve around the privilege of driving or actual drivers. Each of these laws is unique and has a swath of effects on drivers in California. Here is a quick overview of each law and what it means to you as a driver on California's highways and roads: - Assembly Bill No. 45 What is it? The driver of a chartered bus or limo now needs to verify the ages of his or her passengers, to ensure those passengers that are drinking whilein the bus/limo are of legal drinking age. If the driver finds an underage ...

Author and Strategic Intervention Life Coach, Rashid Hill has announced the pre-launch of his newest book, entitled "8 Ways To Be 10 X Better." (Published at Blurb.com) "I want to bring explosive awareness to the entrepreneur and military veterans that tapping into the powerful revolution of the information age has given way to the expert promotion or self mastery era. It is more attainable than you think. It's not just for the expert or executive crowd," says Hill, an up and coming, sought-after empowerment coach and trainer and now a respected author ...

CS Networks, one of the fastest growing mobile messaging and security provider serving premium SMS services, is pleased to announce the newest of their developer-participation contests. Dubbed the 'CS Networks Programming Awards 2013', this is an outstanding opportunity for developers to gain exposure within the telecom industry, and a chance to win EUR50,000 to get started and keep the product running. Principals behind the company have been working within the developer community for many years now, and have designed this contest to meet new developers, and test new ...

Daily baths with an ordinary antibacterial cleanser can safely reduce the risk of dangerous bloodstream infections in critically ill children, according to a trial conducted in five pediatric hospitals and led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. A report on the findings of the research -- the first of its kind in children and one of the largest infection-prevention trials to date -- will be published online Jan. 26 in The Lancet. Conducted among more than 4,000 children hospitalized in 10 pediatric intensive care units in five U.S. hospitals, the ...

HOUSTON - Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found qigong, an ancient mind-body practice, reduces depressive symptoms and improves quality of life in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer. The study, published in the journal Cancer, is the first to examine qigong in patients actively receiving radiation therapy and include a follow-up period to assess benefits over time. Even though individual mind-body practices such as meditation and guided imagery appear to reduce aspects of distress and improve quality of life, questions ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 25 2013) — A new study by University of Kentucky researchers shows evidence that certain forms of abuse negatively influence women cancer patients' quality of life. Published in the Journal of Women's Health, the research focuses on the effects of intimate partner violence (including physical, sexual, and psychological violence) and childhood sexual abuse and how these forms of abuse affected a woman's levels of depression, perceived stress, and cancer-related wellbeing. The cross-sectional study included women newly diagnosed with either breast, ...

A newly-released study on early adoptees of the Primary Care Network initiative proposes that their success lies with three key elements: strong leadership, a redefined, inclusive workspace and allowance for creative discord. In a paper published in Health Care Management Review, lead researcher Trish Reay of the Alberta School of Business and colleagues from the U of A, University of Calgary and Florida Atlantic University state that of eight centres that agreed to the government proposal to design and deliver comprehensive family health care, five were able to thrive ...

(Boston) – A new study from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) shows that tissues derived from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells in an experimental model were not rejected when transplanted back into genetically identical recipients. The study, published online in Cell Stem Cell, demonstrates the potential of utilizing iPS cells to develop cell types that could offer treatment for a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, liver and lung diseases, without the barrier of immune rejection. Ashleigh Boyd, DPhil, and Neil Rodrigues, DPhil, the study's senior ...

Every day scientists learn more about how the world works at the smallest scales. While this knowledge has the potential to help others, it's possible that the same discoveries can also be used in ways that cause widespread harm. A new article in the journal Nanomedicine, born out of a Federal Bureau of Investigation workshop held at the University of Notre Dame in September 2012, tackles this complex "dual-use" aspect of nanotechnology research. "The rapid pace of breakthroughs in nanotechnology, biotechnology, and other fields, holds the promise of great improvements ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce more nutritious milk, according to a new study by Oregon State University. Their milk contained more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat, the study found. Diets high in saturated fat can increase cholesterol and cause heart disease, while those rich in omega-3 and other polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk of heart disease, studies have shown. Traditional cattle feed mixtures of corn, grains, alfalfa hay and grass silage result in dairy products with low concentrations of omega-3 and other ...

Ex-tropical cyclone Oswald doesn't know when to stop causing problems for Queensland, Australia, and now teamed up with a low pressure area, it continues to bring heavy rainfall. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the remnants and saw Oswald hugging the southeastern Queensland coast. Oswald has dropped a lot of rainfall throughout Queensland. An earlier rainfall analysis using NASA's TRMM satellite data showed Oswald and its remnants had dropped over 600 mm (~23.6 inches) of rain in areas of the Cape York Peninsula near the Gulf of Carpentaria. Higher rainfall totals have ...