CHICAGO – November 11, 2012 – Many veterans of the United States armed forces who have traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder also have undiagnosed, chronic vision problems, according to two studies presented today at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, jointly conducted this year with the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. New Recognition of What Traumatic Brain Injury Can Mean for Veterans' Vision In a study conducted at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Washington, D.C., researchers found that vision problems ...

CHICAGO – November 11, 2012 – People who have eye diseases that damage their central vision can regain the ability to read quickly and comfortably by using digital tablets, according to a recent study. The research found that people with moderate vision loss could increase their reading speed by 15 words-per-minute, on average. Using a tablet with a back-lit screen resulted in the fastest reading speeds for all study participants, no matter what their level of visual acuity. The research is being presented today at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ...

CHICAGO – November 11, 2012 – The first study to compare accident rates for drivers who have advanced glaucoma − an eye disease that affects peripheral vision − with normal-vision drivers, found that the glaucoma group had about twice as many accidents. This study, which was conducted in Japan using a driving simulator, suggests that potential drivers should pass a visual field test to ensure adequate peripheral vision before a license is granted or renewed. The research is being presented today at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The primary treatment for wet macular degeneration, a chronic eye condition that causes vision loss, is effective even if patients have macular traction problems, a Mayo Clinic study shows. The findings will be presented today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Chicago. Due to the aging population, an increasing number of patients are being treated for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye condition in which abnormal blood vessels develop and leak into the eye. When patients develop wet AMD, they receive injections ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced its partnership with Duke Raleigh Hospital and Brier Creek Elementary students, parents and staff to launch a wellness initiative that emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices for all children. The kickoff event, a health circuit integrated with all aspects of wellness, including diet and exercise, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at ...

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Dr. Paul M. Steinwald of Lake Forest Plastic Surgery often recommends Mommy Makeover plastic surgery for Chicago moms. He says he finds it to be a safe, efficient way to address many of the unwanted changes that often result from pregnancy and breastfeeding. Mommy Makeovers have become very popular. Dr. Steinwald says they often start with breast augmentation for Chicago mothers who experience sagging or loss of volume in their breasts following pregnancy. Breast augmentation with implants and/or a breast lift (mastopexy) are typically combined with abdominoplasty, also ...

Orange Barrel Media with headquarters in Grove City, Ohio and one of the largest outdoor advertising landmark companies in North America has signed an agreement with the Siroky Group to implement KBWorld - Quattro North America's proven, totally integrated solution for the Out of Home industry. Chuck Wooster CFO, Orange Barrel Media had this to say... "With the upcoming implementation of KBWorld- Quattro we will dramatically improve our business performance vis-a-vis productivity and efficiency in managing our client's out-of-home campaigns." "We are ...

HCL Thames Medics has announced a successful collaboration with the East of England Mental Health Network, comprising Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust and North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. HCL Thames Medics will be the sole supplier to the East of England Mental Health Network, providing roles across all grades and specialties of the mental health spectrum such as general adult, forensic and rehab psychiatry and mental health nursing. This landmark contract ...

Jacquelynn M. Hairston, MHA, an employee with the Florida Department of Health, has been selected as an Executive Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Jacquelynn M. Hairston's commitment to excellence in Government and Public Health. Hairston holds an AA in General Studies from Tallahassee Community College, a BS in Social Science with a Major in Sociology, a Minor in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University, and an MHA in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix. She has completed ...

Thomas S. Borgioli, Owner and Chief Technologist of Laboratory Consultants, has been selected as a Featured Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Thomas S. Borgioli's commitment to excellence in Healthcare and Regulatory Compliance. Mr. Borgioli, who holds a BS in Biology from the University of Hawaii and an MA in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, is a certified histo-technician and medical technologist who founded his organization in 2007. Consulting with non-laboratory associated organizations ...

When retail stores started marketing their products, traditional methods were applied such as branding, advertising and PR.The same approach applies with Internet marketing for online retailers The World Wide Web provides so many opportunities for retail stores and business owners to promote their products to a wider set of audience. How to Market a Retail Business Online Digital and Internet marketing for online retailers begin with creating an appealing and user-friendly website design. This will take regular updating of your homepage to keep a fresh look that corresponds ...

Orthodontist Dr. Robert Vaught at Vaught Orthodontics announced the opening of his new, state-of-the-art orthodontic practice at 7650 Waters Avenue in Savannah GA. It coincided with the launch of his website and blog at http://orthodontistinsavannah.com. Dr. Vaught also has an office at 2701 Highway 17, Suite 2B in the Richmond Hill, GA Crossroad Center. Vaught Orthodontics provides advanced orthodontic care in a modern facility. Dr. Vaught offers the latest in orthodontic treatment options available with Invisalign: the "Clear" alternative for patients who ...

Lou Zant, President of Nexboom Universe http://www.nexboom.com/ a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexboom Universe Group http://www.nexboomuniverse.vg/, announced today that the international offices of NexBoom have moved to a beautiful new Hong Kong location. NexBoom is a NY/Florida-based digital agency that has a broad and successful track record of building major brands. With an exceptional mix of Baby Boomer wisdom, business values and methods, as well as having unprecedented Generation-X technological knowledge and ability, NexBoom is uniquely placed in the online marketing ...

The UK's leading train ticketing and information website, thetrainline.com has released a free mapping and directions widget. The new widget enables any website to create a map showing directions from the nearest train station to their business or property. The widget, which is available to download, in just 2 clicks, from http://www.thetrainline.com/tools/station-location/, is straightforward to use for both web developers and website owners. Users simply add their postcode to create an embed code which can be copied and pasted easily into the html of most websites. ...

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PawnUp.com served up a total of $7100 today at an auction held by Julien's Auctions of Beverly Hills. The first bid was placed on a slice of cake from the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales who were famously united in 1981. While the cake is no longer suitable for human consumption, it was still expected to fetch between $1000 and $2000. It ultimately sold for $1100. In a surprising twist, the winning bid for the brandy-infused slice of wedding cake from the union of Prince William to Kate Middleton was estimated to be between $600 and $800, and yet the winning ...

WASHINGTON -- Refuting a belief long held by many physicians, a Mayo Clinic study found that rheumatoid arthritis patients also can get gout. The research is among several studies Mayo Clinic is presenting at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in Washington. Researchers also found that gut bacteria has potential to treat autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis patients are at higher risk for cancer, broken bones put rheumatoid arthritis patients in greater danger of heart disease and death, and corticosteroids are a mainstay of rheumatoid arthritis treatment ...

WASHINGTON -- Patients who make $35,000 a year or less report better outcomes after knee replacement surgery than people who earn more, research by Mayo Clinic and the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows. The lower-income patients studied reported less pain and better knee function at their two-year checkups than wealthier people did. The study was being presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in Washington. VIDEO ALERT: A video interview with Dr. Lewallen is available for journalists to download on the Mayo Clinic News Network. The ...

After total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, patients who are morbidly obese have similar pain and function outcomes as patients who do not fall into this weight category, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The finding is surprising given that numerous studies have shown that obese patients have worse outcomes. The study will be reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, to be held Nov. 9-14, in Washington D.C. "As long as they are medically appropriate for ...

Two new studies by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have overturned common beliefs about joint replacement in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In one study, researchers demonstrated that RA patients who undergo a knee replacement can expect outcomes that are similar to individuals undergoing the operation for osteoarthritis. In the other, investigators showed that lupus patients undergoing joint replacement surgery experienced far fewer adverse events than previously thought. The news will be reported at the annual meeting of the American ...

A low-cost exercise program run by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has significantly improved pain, function and quality of life in participants with osteoarthritis, according to new research. The study adds to the growing evidence that exercise is beneficial for osteoarthritis and shows that a hospital-based program can work. The study will be reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP), to be held Nov. 9-14, in Washington D.C. The new study showed that the weekly ...

A randomized, double-blind clinical trial by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has revealed that corticosteroids are more effective than the more expensive treatment, hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc One, Genzyme Biosurgery), in providing pain relief to patients with thumb arthritis. The study also showed that both of these commonly used treatments provided clinically meaningful pain relief, but so did a placebo injection. "On average, each of the therapies resulted in clinically meaningful improvement in pain," said Lisa Mandl, M.D., MPH, a rheumatologist at Hospital ...

For years, researchers have known that antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) can cause pregnancy loss and clotting, but they haven't known the true scope of the problem. Now a new study provides the first estimates of the prevalence of these antibodies in patients suffering from pregnancy loss, stroke, myocardial infarction, and deep vein thrombosis. "Based on the available data, our best estimate is that around 10 to 15% of clotting disorders are associated with autoimmune antiphospholipid antibodies," said Doruk Erkan, M.D., an associate attending rheumatologist and clinician ...

New research suggests that statins, traditionally used for cholesterol lowering, could be used in the management of individuals who are at risk for developing clotting because they have autoimmune antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). The research will be presented in two presentations at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP). The meeting will be held Nov. 9-14, in Washington D.C. "What we have shown is that inflammatory and thrombotic proteins are elevated in aPL-positive patients and that ...