ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – Emergency rooms are more crowded than ever, with more than 136 million people making a trip annually. According to a study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting, some of these trips may be preventable under the regular care of an allergist. Such care may also save lives. Researchers found 25 percent of individuals who went to the emergency room or were hospitalized for anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction, had severe anaphylaxis, which required hospitalization ...

ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – The Blackberry vs. iPhone battle has been ongoing since Apple's 2007 phone debut, with no end in sight. That is until today. According to a study being presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), there is a clear winner when it comes to your health. With more than 285 million cell phone subscribers in the United States, ACAAI allergists studied popular smartphones for two common allergens, cobalt and nickel. "Approximately one-third of all Blackberries contain nickel, ...

ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – Avoiding sweet treats like pumpkin bread and cookies this holiday season might not be necessary for children with egg allergies. New studies presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting found 56 percent of allergic children can tolerate baked hen's egg, while 55 percent outgrow their egg allergy entirely. "More than half of egg allergic children can tolerate hen's eggs when they are baked at 350 degrees in products such as cakes and breads," said allergist Rushani Saltzman, M.D., ...

ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – Meat lovers living in the central and southern regions of the country might be opting for a vegetarian lifestyle if meat comes with an unwanted side of a life-threatening allergic reaction. According to a study presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), the lone star tick inhabiting these regions is the primary reason for what's known as a meat induced alpha-gal allergic reaction. Alpha-gal is a sugar carbohydrate found in red meats such as beef, pork and lamb. According ...

ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – With today's modern medicine, misdiagnoses may be unexpected and surprising. But when symptoms of an unknown and uncommon illness mimic a number of other conditions, it can be difficult for medical professionals to properly diagnose and treat patients. That's why four leading allergy/immunology organizations have announced the release of a report to help set a new standard for a commonly misdiagnosed, under-recognized and under treated condition known as angioedema, the rapid swelling of deep layers of skin and tissue. This report, titled ...

ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – Peanut allergies are rising among American children and one reason might be due to economic status. According to a new study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting, greater rates of peanut allergy are found in families with higher economic status. This supports the "hygiene hypothesis" of many allergists. This theory believes that a lack of early childhood exposure to germs increases the chance for allergic diseases. Over sanitization might suppress the natural development ...

ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – While it's believed that Nostradamus' prophecies predicted many historical events, his digital successor, the Internet, may be foreseeing the height of allergy suffering. According to allergist Leonard Bielory, M.D., American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) board member, Google search volume is shedding light on the most common allergy symptoms, when searches peak and how they pertain to pollen types. In his research, being presented at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, Dr. Bielory found that, due to tree pollens, ...

ANAHEIM, CA. (November 9, 2012) – With this year's unseasonably warm temperatures and extended seasons, many have coined 2012 as being the worst for allergies. But if you thought your symptoms were worse than ever, just wait until the year 2040. According to a study being presented by allergist Leonard Bielory, M.D., at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), pollen counts are expected to more than double by 2040. "Climate changes will increase pollen production considerably in the near future in different parts ...

Twitter, a popular social network and microblogging service, is rapidly being adopted by allergists. A study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. Nov. 8-13 has found there has been a 470 percent increase in allergist use in just one year. Allergists are primarily using Twitter to educate their patients and the public about allergy-related information. They are also connecting with their peers. Title: Rapid Growth of Twitter Use by Allergists and Immunologists for Professional Purposes Lead ...

African American males are among those at greatest risk for severe asthma attacks. In a new study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. Nov. 8-13, researchers assessed the relationship between genetic ancestry and severe asthma. It was concluded that African ancestry was significantly associated with severe asthma attacks among African American males, but was not seen among females. These findings suggest increased asthma in this population can be contributed to a genetic factor. Title: ...

Epinephrine is the first line of treatment for patients suffering from anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. A delay in using epinephrine is common in severe food allergic reaction deaths. Yet according to a new study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. Nov. 8-13, only 15 percent of those experiencing anaphylaxis receive epinephrine from paramedics. Authors conclude that "paramedic education on the indications and use of epinephrine for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis needs ...

Rochester, MN, November 9, 2012 – Axillary lymph node dissection is done in conjunction with lumpectomy or mastectomy to determine if breast cancer has spread to the adjoining lymph nodes. The conventional surgical approach leaves a surgical scar that is unattractive and can restrict range of motion in the shoulder joint. Also, squeezing and pulling the tumor during the breast operation can stimulate tumor cell metastases. A new study in the December issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that an endoscopic technique, mastoscopic axillary lymph node dissection (MALND), ...

Respiratory symptoms vary significantly during different stages of the menstrual cycle, with higher frequencies during the mid-luteal to mid-follicular stages, according to a new study. "The effects of the menstrual cycle on respiratory symptoms in the general population have not been well studied," said lead author Ferenc Macsali, MD, of the Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway. "In a cohort of nearly 4,000 women, we found large and consistent changes in respiratory symptoms according to menstrual cycle phase, and, in addition, these patterns varied according ...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of its all new AS 6 Series Network Attached Storage (NAS). The AS 6 Series NAS devices come in two, four, six and eight-bay models and feature System Sleep Mode (S3) along with near instantaneous wake up times. Equipped with the Intel Atom 2.13 GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM (expandable), the 6 Series combines supercharged performance with low power consumption. Intel technology also makes it possible for the devices to boast HDMI outputs which allows for the playing ...

William Barchuk, Senior Director of Translational Medicine Development at Janssen R&D will be presenting 'A Phase 2a, Randomized, Controlled Study of JNJ-40929837, an LTA4H inhibitor, in Patients with Asthma' at GTC's 2nd Allergy & Respiratory Drug Discovery Conference taking place in San Diego, CA on January 31st - February 1st, 2013. Leukotriene B4 (LTB4) is a potent chemotactic mediator implicated in asthmatic airway inflammation. JNJ-40929837 is an oral inhibitor of LTA4 hydrolase, which catalyzes LTB4 production. In order to evaluate the efficacy and safety ...

Epicure Digital Systems, a leader in digital menu boards, introduces Outdoor Digital Menu Boards for K-12 SunbriteTV All-Weather LCDs at the CSNA 2012 California School Nutrition Conference, Booth #305 Epicure Digital has partnered with SunBriteTV to offer affordable outdoor menu boards as part of the Epicure Digital NutriSchool System. The boards will be shown in use at the booth. The Epicure Digital NutriSchool system displays daily menus, nutritional data and labels, allergen alerts, and educational and promotional messages and graphics on indoor and outdoor digital ...

The Ticket Relief Online Traffic School and Defensive Driving Course is pleased to announce the success of the next chapter "Giving Back" charity campaign, as the preferred choice for satisfying traffic school on the Internet has joined forces with the organizers of the AIDS Walk And Run San Diego. Ticket Relief sponsored Gary Lee, a resident of the San Diego area, as he, along with over 8,000 participants, came together at San Diego's Balboa Park for the 23rd-annual AIDS Walk and Run, the biggest single-day fundraiser to raise money for the various HIV/AIDS ...

Bio-Synthesis, Inc., (www.biosyn.com) a leading biotech supplier of chemical biology reagents, is proud to announce that it has acquired a license from BNA Inc. of Osaka, Japan for the manufacturing and distribution of BNA-NC, a third generation of BNA oligonucleotides. This agreement is valid worldwide with the exception of Japan and is meant for research use only at this time. In 1997, the first generation BNA (2'-O ,4'-C-methylene-bridged nucleic acid, 2',4'-BNA, also known as LNA) was developed by Prof. Takeshi Imanishi of Osaka University (now, Emeritus Professor ...

Abacast, a leading provider of digital radio streaming and monetization software and services, announced today the allowance by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of a patent pertaining to ad and song insertion in online radio streams. There are a number of patents in this area that cover only one-for-one ad replacement; this patent is unique in that it covers the replacement of ads with ads and additional content types such as songs. "We are pleased that the USPTO has recognized our innovation in this area," said Rob Green, CEO of Abacast. "Broadcasters ...

Tech4Learning's Wixie wins an Award of Excellence in Tech & Learning magazine's prestigious 30-year-old recognition program. Over 160 entries were put to the test by Tech & Learning's experienced educational team of judges. Wixie is an online authoring tool students can use to explore the curriculum through a combination of text, original artwork, voice narration, and images. Projects are stored in the cloud, making it easy for students to move between devices, teachers to evaluate student work, and schools to share projects with family and community. "Because ...

Century City-based Internist, Dr. Jeremy Fine's personalized service of concierge medicine is drawing massive appeal. In addition to providing his patients access to his personal cell phone, and offering house calls, he also creates a customized medical health plan specific for each patient. His new concierge model urges members to invest in their own preventative health with everything from gym memberships and nutritional counseling to spa treatments, massages and yoga classes, all with the aim of creating both a healthy mind and body, thus fending off potential diseases. ...

In recognition of Veterans Day, The Greatest Generations Foundation, is honoring Denver's veterans by hosting, "A Mile High Salute" celebration event Friday, November 9, 2012. The Greatest Generations Foundation is a non-profit organization that honors the sacrifices that veterans have made and preserves the legacies of these heroes by providing opportunities for veterans to return to their former fields of battle. The trips not only bring closure for veterans, but current brothers in arms and younger generations are being educated of the importance of fighting ...

Lanner, a provider of simulation software proven to maximize process performance and optimize resources, is proud to announce it will supply process optimization technology to Jaguar Land Rover as the luxury car maker builds its new advanced engine facility at the i54 technology business park in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. As the firms enter a new phase in a partnership dating back nearly two decades, David Jones, CEO Lanner commented, "This is a classic example of simulation enabling an automotive manufacturing organization to optimize its productivity and performance. ...

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson Named 'Law Firm of the Year' by U.S. News/Best Lawyers Dallas firm honored for personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, plaintiffs' professional malpractice DALLAS - Lawyers from across the nation and researchers at U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have selected The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson as a 2013 "Law Firm of the Year" in the annual U.S. News/Best Lawyers survey of the country's top law firms. The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is ranked as the 2013 "Law Firm ...

"I wanted to celebrate the Winter Solstice in a unique way with friends, clients, and meditators from all over the world," shares Alice McCall. On Friday, December 21st, 4-5:30pm CT McCall will lead a guided healing meditation via teleconference. Participants from all over the world are able to attend from the comfort of their homes through the easy to use phone based teleconference system. "The meditation will help us energetically connect with the astrological and spiritual significance of the shortest day of the 2012, embracing the momentum to higher ...