CHICAGO—There is an imbalance between the rapid growth of cardiac catheterization laboratories, which provide percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures, relative to the growth in the overall U.S. population, as well as patients who experience an acute heart attack, or ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to a study presented March 25 at the 61st annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session. PCI is the preferred treatment strategy for patients who undergo STEMI. However, distance and access to PCI remains a determining factor ...

Male high school athletes' ability to recognize and intervene to stop dating violence -- the physical, sexual and emotional aggression prevalent in adolescent romantic relationships -- is improved with the intervention of some of the most important role models in young men's lives: their coaches. A new study conducted in Sacramento, Calif., led by UC Davis researchers has found that a structured program delivered by coaches, called "Coaching Boys into Men," is effective for discouraging adolescent dating violence. The research is published online today in the Journal ...

Researchers at Queen Mary, University of London have identified a new protein that makes pancreatic cancer cells less 'sticky' and therefore less able to attach to and invade other tissue. The protein, known as S100PBP, does this by suppressing a second protein called cathepsin Z. The research team has shown that cathepsin Z makes pancreatic cancer cells sticky, allowing them to spread to their surrounding environment. Prior to this study nothing was known about the function of S100PBP in the body or the role that cathepsin Z plays in pancreactic cancer. The findings, ...

A new study has found that very few young women with cancer take steps to preserve their fertility while undergoing cancer therapy. Also, certain groups of young women are more likely to do so than others. Published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates that efforts are needed to provide counseling on fertility preservation in reproductive-aged women diagnosed with cancer. More than 120,000 women under 50 years of age are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. As cancer survival rates are improving, ...

Los Angeles (Embargoed Until 12:01 a.m. EDT on March 26, 2012) –Cedars-Sinai researchers have determined that two prevalent drug therapies – rifaximin and lubiprostone – offer some of the best options for treating irritable bowel syndrome, a widespread disorder that affects up to one in five Americans. The findings, based on an analysis of more than two dozen large-scale clinical trials, are contained in a peer-reviewed study published online by The American Journal of Medicine and set to appear in the publication's April print edition. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome ...

Optex, Inc. and Milestone Systems today announced that Optex perimeter security products will be fully integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate and XProtect Enterprise IP video management platforms. The result will provide features and benefits unprecedented within the security industry for outdoor perimeter applications. Optex detection products will be integrated fully into the XProtect platform through add-on Milestone device packs available summer 2012. Device packs will be available for: Redscan Laser-Scan Detectors that identify moving objects' size, speed, ...

NEW DELHI, 26 March 2012 – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are injecting new resources, momentum and innovation into efforts to improve health in the world's poorest countries, according to a report released on the eve of the 2012 BRICS Summit. Coming as many traditional donors reduce or slow their spending, the report explores the expanding influence of the BRICS on global health and development. While all five countries have been engaged in foreign assistance for decades, the report finds that the size and scope of their efforts have grown rapidly along ...

Bass Public Affairs joins the Rena's Promise Foundation in remembering the 70th anniversary of the first transport to Auschwitz. That first transport was almost entirely young women between the ages of 16 and 22; they were numbered from 1000—1999. Rena Kornreich Gelissen was on that first transport and her memoir Rena's Promise; Two Sisters In Auschwitz (co-authored by Heather Dune Macadam) tells of surviving for over 3 years in the death camps. Kornreich's dynamic tale of courage and compassion reminds us of the resiliency of the human spirit, and the power of people ...

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the Professional Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare and Information Technology industries, welcomed sales professionals from the company's 14 offices to convene for Medix's annual sales conference. Over the course of three days, the entire Medix sales force seized the opportunity to meet their colleagues from across the nation and hone in on valuable sales strategies and methodologies while absorbing information from insightful keynote speakers. ...

Beauty and skin care boutique, Botanolution, announced today that it has entered into a partnership naming UltraFragrances, the most prominent website for designer fragrances, skin care, and beauty products, as an official distributor of its all-natural and organic beauty and skin care product line. Today's consumers are becoming more health and environmental conscious, especially when it comes to beauty and skin care. However, due to lack of availabilities, consumers may find it hard to search for all-natural and organic products. Most of the offerings found in today's ...

M. J. Hampel, MPH, MBA, Senior Associate Director, Disease Specific Certification, The Joint Commission will serve as a keynote speaker at the Healthcare Centers of Excellence Summit. The Summit is scheduled May 15-17, 2012 at the Meli¨ Atlanta hotel. ¡°We are pleased to welcome The Joint Commission to the program,¡± said James Liu, President of GTC. ¡°Organizations such as The Joint Commission provide Summit attendees important inside knowledge into what is needed to ensure their organizations will be unquestionably recognized as leaders in providing healthcare services. ...

Area 51 Entertainment, Inc. (http://www.area51entertainment.co/ ) is pleased to announce it is holding a start-up fund raising campaign. The company is seeking to raise $20,000.00 in donations via the crowd funding website IndieGoGo (http://www.indiegogo.com). The company's campaign can be found at http://www.area51entertainment.co/crowdfund. The company is also pleased to announced that it has launched its new website at http://www.area51entertainment.co/ The company also announced its plans for its first four feature films; "Diamond in the Rough" (2012), ...

Cancer is a deadly disease that can happen to anyone at any time, making an impact on families everywhere. For the Morris Kaye Furs family, cancer hit close to home about eight years ago when the matriarch of the family was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer. Like so many other San Antonio and Dallas families, the care and compassion received at the M D Anderson Cancer Center was truly a blessing, which is why the Morris Kaye Furs family set up the "Cure Fur Cancer" foundation. Each year, Morris Kaye Furs puts together the "Cure Fur Cancer" Fashion ...

The Lint Center, a non-profit charity, focused on supporting the educational pursuits of the next generation of America's Counterintelligence and National Security Workers, today formally announced Greg Williamson was awarded the Mr. Jack McCoy Scholarship. This scholarship award aims to support undergraduate and post-graduate educational pursuits of scholars interested in National Security. Lint Center scholarship winners are chosen on various grounds but are all well-rounded individuals whom the scholarship namesake would be or would have been proud to be represented ...

The CAD Crowd website is a design service that gives buyers the tools they need to find get the best 3D designs at a predetermined price. Simply fill out the contest requirements, set the prize, compare the entries, and then pick the best design that meets your business needs. For CAD Designers, CAD Crowd is the perfect site for finding extra design opportunities and access to prospective worldwide buyers. CAD Crowd essentially takes the multi-billion CAD Drafting and Design outsourcing industry, which is highly complex and fragmented, and simplifies it. Buyers ...

There has been a growing amount of gossip about the fact that the Campus - a private youth leadership program for youths 18 to 30 - only accepts the children of "Affluent" business owners. The fact is that many business owners can afford to give their children the advantages that are being reserved for a significantly smaller group of potential students. So the question remains, "Why does The Campus only admit affluent business owners children when they could be open to everyone?" We asked the president of the corporation that controls this "Advanced ...

mTrax Call Analysis Improves Mobile Search Results mTrax Improves Mobile Search Results Callstream Analysis Yields 2.4x Performance Increase The results are in: Callstream Analysis works. In live campaigns over a several week period, mTrax (http://mtrax.com) used Callstream Analysis to improve mobile search results by 2.4x. How did mTrax do this? mTrax set up paid mobile search listings for a several local service businesses over a six week period in Jan-Feb, 2012. These businesses included towing, plumbing, bail bonds, dry cleaning, and other small businesses in several ...

Retailers and Distributors from Over 60 Counties Flock to Secure Licensing opportunities to Secure Perfect Pedicure Protection Florence, KY Nancy Ficke, co-founder and General Manager of international, award winning Consumer Product Development and Branding consultancy Duquesa Marketing, announced today that over 60 major international distributors and retailers have approached her firm to secure distribution rights to Pedi-Protexx, a novel new pedicure accessory beauty product after viewing the line at COSMOPROF Bologna. "We were overwhelmed at the rousing ...

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning has become one of the nation's fastest growing, environmentally-friendly carpet cleaning franchises. The company has received recognition by Entrepreneur magazine in their "Franchise 500" four times running. This past year, the franchise earned two distinctions in the Inc. 500/5000. Now, the franchise's 32 year old founder, President and CEO, Jonathan Barnett has received an accolade for all of his professional achievements. Barnett was named one of 2012's "40 under 40" by the Denver Business Journal. "The Denver Business ...

Worldwide Visionaries is announcing the launch of the Global Project Fair, an online, multimedia project showcase for individuals, students and classrooms around the world to present their positive ideas and solutions for addressing a wide range of social and environmental issues. The first of its kind, this online event welcomes projects of artistic, educational or activist-based strategies to address topics participants feel passionately about. In addition to posting projects, users can use the interactive site to engage with other users, explore global perspectives and ...

Having polled its staff and analysed recent web traffic, Mallorca Sotheby's International Realty is now able to reveal its "Top 20" homes. Amongst a portfolio of some of Mallorca's finest properties, it takes something special to really shine so we'll explain what and how they made the Top 20. 1. Ref 5603, Finca in Portol, Marratxi nr Palma, Mallorca A clear winner, online and in the office, this beautiful 450m² finca typifies Mallorcan architecture and character. Proving that modern living can be wrapped attractively in a traditional stone exterior, the finca ...

Designer James Patrick Walters of J.P.Walters Design Associates in San Diego has been awarded "Best Of Remodeling" 2012 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. This premier interior design firm was chosen by the more than 1.2 million registered members of the Houzz community. This "Best Of Remodeling" award for 2012 was given as Design recognition, where the winner's work was the most popular among 1.2 million members, also known as "Houzzers." "What seems to distinguish the Houzz community is ...

WaterField Designs, an innovative leader in custom laptop sleeves, and designer bags and cases for digital-minded professionals, unveils the Indy—an elegant, over-the-shoulder bag that takes the place of a guy's overstuffed pants pocket. Specially sized to hold the iPad either 'naked' or in a protective case, the Indy sports distressed leather, a slim profile and carefully designed pockets. All WaterField Designs products are manufactured to exacting standards entirely in San Francisco. The new Indy blends a well-worn, outdoorsy look and contemporary elegance with its ...

Some 25 years ago in 1985, Joel Sharp had a dream and a prayer - simply to spread the word of God through music. The Lord answered Joel's prayer. Within the next few years after the group formed, the Lord really began to bless the group. The Sharps were awarded things "Best Band in State", voted best upcoming southern gospel group in 1989, winning several talent competitions. With these blessings came the group performing more, helping more souls being saved for Jesus. That is what Joel and The Sharp's mission had been since day one. Now in 2012, the group ...

Hippie Butter announces the launch of its premier hemp seed product, Hippie Hemp Seed Butter, available immediately on their website, http://www.hippiebutter.com. Reports Brad Ervin, CHO (Chief Hemp Officer) of Hippie Butter, "We're thrilled to add Hippie Hemp Seed Butter to our growing line of hemp seed products for 2012 and we continue Hippie Butter's mission to procure and promote the goodness of the hemp seed, one of Earth's most nutritious, staple foods for over 10,000 years." Ervin continues, "It's important for the health-conscious consumer to ...