The New York Times receives many letters to the editor each week. In an article that compiles these letters, the publication has spotlighted some of the most pressing concerns regarding the growing trend of distance learning. McGraw University, a prominent Internet-based educational resource, believes that its personalized approach has enhanced the online educational experience and, as a result, addressed many of the issues that today's public sees with the online learning model. One of the letters in the article asserts that, without face-to-face instruction, students ...

Throughout the summer, real estate experts and economists alike have speculated about the extent to which the American realty market is recovering, with many saying that markets are finally bouncing back after a lengthy period of stagnation. Throwing fuel on the fire of these debates is a recent study that finds many home prices on the rise, particularly in metro areas. These findings have won the attention of many key players in the real estate industry, including nationwide company Hotline America. According to the latest data, metro-area home prices are steadily rising. ...

German-based company Evotec AG has announced the decision to license a scientific portfolio to Janssen Pharmaceuticals. The portfolio in question contains an array of small molecules and biologics, designed with the intent of triggering the regeneration of beta cells that produce insulin. Evotec's innovations stem from a unique international collaboration with researchers at Harvard University. The further development of this research, and this portfolio, could potentially have a big impact on the future of diabetes research and treatment--and as such, it has won the attention ...

NBC News reports that "fake pharmacies" are capitalizing from U.S. prescription drug shortages. Federal lawmakers have begun investigating companies that buy and resell scarce medicines to patients. Jay Cuetara, a cancer patient in the San Francisco area said he was shocked to find some of his prescriptions were out of stock. His infusion nurse told Cuetara he wouldn't be able to continue chemotherapy treatment until the medications became available. QMedRx says that Cuetara's experience isn't uncommon. According to the University of Utah Drug Information ...

Science Daily reports that blood vessels have been grown from stem cells harvested through liposuction. Dennis Bucko, plastic surgeon, believes this to be the first step toward routine growth of such vessels which, ultimately, will improve the success of heart surgeries. According to the article, researchers extracted stem cells from the fat cells that were collected during liposuction. These stem cells were then used to grow small-diameter blood vessels. These blood-vessels are intended for use during heart bypass surgeries and other cardiovascular surgical procedures. ...

In the past, prefabricated structures and modular homes have only been limited to simple, convenient buildings that are often considered as "temporary arrangements." However, as many have discovered the cost-effective, energy-efficient benefits of modular designs, architects, designers and leading construction companies have adopted innovative ways to approach prefabricated structures for long-term, personalized use. Serving the southeast region of America, Homes by Vanderbuilt discusses the wide array of possibilities that modular designs offer. In fact, the ...

Whether it's the gathering of friends or that chargrilled taste of meat cooked on the grill, cooking out is a rite of summer. When it comes to cooking the perfect steak, the task doesn't have to be stressful. A new article from The Huffington Post explains how grill masters can avoid raw or overcooked meat at cookouts forever. Capital Meats offers helpful tips on cooking steaks impeccably. According to the article, steaks sticking to the pan or the grill are the result of not waiting long enough. "Steaks need to be properly seared before they are flipped," ...

Dr. Gurpreet Sethi, Waldorf dentist, is excited to be featuring an online appointment request form on his practice's comprehensive dental website. He hopes this service will make it easier for his patients to schedule appointments at his practice. "I am glad that it is now easier than ever to set up an appointment at our office. We are always striving to make things as efficient and easy as possible for our patients and the online appointment request form is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients take advantage of this service and start scheduling ...

Dr. Natalia Stadler, Pompano Beach dentist, is very happy that she is providing new patient services on her practice's comprehensive dental website. The new patient services are offered to make it as simple and easy as possible for patients to learn about and locate the cosmetic dentist in Pompano Beach's practice. "I am glad that our practice is able to provide new patient services. I strongly believe that we provide an excellent level of service here and I am confident that any new patients will be more than satisfied with their experience. I look forward to ...

At Redwood Dental Health Center, Dr. David Blanco, dentist in Salt Lake City, strives to provide his patients with the best care possible through increased patient knowledge of various dental health topics. To help patients better understand their dental health, Dr. Blanco is pleased to offer a downloadable newsletter. The available newsletter allows Dr. Blanco, Salt Lake City dentist, the opportunity to share important dental information with his patients to increase their knowledge and understanding of their care. In the second issue of Redwood Dental's newsletter, ...

With a priority to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting, Dr. Matt Zarinnia, dentist in Encino, CA, is excited to continue to offer patients the added benefits of Encino Cosmetic Dental Group's interactive website. From online appointment requests to an extensive patient education library, Encino Cosmetic Dental Group's website has it all. "Today, we are all on the Internet for one reason or another. I understand that most of my patients are probably very well adapted to the use of the Internet for important information. ...

To increase communication means with her current patients, Dr. Nimisha Shukla, pediatrician in Woodbridge and Edison, is pleased to offer the launch of Edison Pediatrics Center's patient portal. The new patient portal was created to offer patients a better way to communicate in a secure and confidential manner with Dr. Shukla and her healthcare team. Taking just a few moments to register offers patients access to valuable information and services provided in a secure and confidential manner. Once a patient is registered and logged on, they will be able to gain access ...

Gastroenterology is constantly changing and advancing rapidly in the 21st century. To help patients remain up-to-date on various GI diseases and conditions, Dr. Geoffrey Braden, gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA, and his team at G.I. Specialists are happy to offer vast educational resources. From Philadelphia stomach pain and heart burn, to information on colon cancer in Langhorne, patients can find all of the information they need on various GI diseases and conditions through G.I. Specialists' interactive website full of an array of valuable educational resources. ...

In a technology age, most people have a social media site to closely interact with friends and family members. These pages are even used to stay up-to-date with a person's favorite company or even doctor. To take advantage of these benefits, Dr. David Kaplan, podiatrist in San Mateo, has created a Facebook and Twitter page for Foot Care Specialists, Inc. From the homepage, patients can easily access the practice's Facebook and Twitter pages for instant access to up-to-date information on Dr. Kaplan, podiatrist in San Mateo, CA, podiatric topics and an array of other ...

Further proof of Dr. Shervin Louie's commitment and dedication to his patients can be seen through his practice's A+ Accredited Business rating from the Better Business Bureau. Dr. Louie, LA dentist, is proud to have the highest rating for his Los Angeles dentistry. Through his high rating, Dr. Louie hopes to continue to boost his patients' confidence about receiving important dental health care. "It is an honor to not only be an accredited business, but to also have the highest rating of an A+. The Better Business Bureau is a key company for providing the best ...

Since 1974, Dr. Kenneth Meisler, New York City podiatrist, has maintained a group practice that provides patients with the best care possible in a comfortable environment. Kenneth R. Meisler, DPM, FACFAS, PLLC & Associates consists of multiple doctors, whom frequently consult with one another. "The office always contains two or three doctors so that if an unusual condition presents itself, we can have 2-3 doctors to consult at the time of the first visit. By consulting with each other, we are able to provide the absolute best care for our patients' specific ...

In a technologically advanced age, Dr. Jake Siegert, Madison dentist, strives to improve University Hills Dental through increased interaction with his patients and staff. To improve interaction and communication, Dr. Siegert is proud to announce the practice's ever-growing social network with Facebook. With Facebook, Dr. Siegert hopes patients of University Hills Dental will continue to join their social media channels to remain up-to-date with the practice and staff. "Today, everyone seems to be on the Internet in one way or another. Majority of us already have ...

As cosmetic dentistry continues to grow in popularity, Dr. Samuel Kiner, Newark dentist, works to improve his patients' smiles through popular whitening procedures at Kiner Dental Care. Teeth whitening has grown to be the most popular form of cosmetic dentistry today. To expand on that, Dr. Kiner is excited to offer his patients $100 off Newark Zoom whitening- combining in-office power whitening and take-home whitening. "Many people desire whiter smiles, but they often avoid whitening procedures because they don't think they can afford it. For this reason, I am ...

Orthodontic supplier Ormco awarded Greensboro orthodontist Dr. Mark Reynolds the 2012 Ormco Ingenuity Award during the latest meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Dr. Reynolds received the prestigious award in recognition of his dedication and service for the local community. Specifically, he gained support from four local dentists for a high school student needing more than $50,000 worth of dental work. Through the Guilford County chapter (founded by Dr. Reynolds in 2010) of the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, the patient received all services ...

Patches 4 Less, the nation's leader in custom embroidered patches, is proud to announce the premiere of PATCHES 4 LESS TV. P4L TV is an informative series of videos, available on both YouTube and the Patches 4 Less website. Everything you want to know about embroidered patches will be available in one convenient place. Patches 4 Less Sales Manager Luke McKain demonstrates the different types of patch backings, border styles, how to determine patch sizes and embroidery styles and anything else you need to know before you order. P4L TV is NOT a sales pitch. It is an ...

Yorkshire-based, family-run sportswear retailer, SportsShoes.com today launches an infographic titled 'Yorkshire's Gold' to celebrate the county's sporting success this summer. Founded by Bradford City FC legend Bruce Bannister, the retailer has a strong sporting heritage of its own and the staff are immensely proud of the achievements of local athletes at this year's Games. It is hoped that the graphic will be shared and enjoyed by Yorkshire residents who are still glowing, having seen their countymen and women win seven gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze ...

Through the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, injured employees may seek benefits to compensate them for on-the-job injuries or work-related illnesses that prevent them from working. While sometimes employers do not contest workers' comp claims, a considerable number are disputed. Workers' comp litigation can be costly, expensive and very troublesome for injured employees struggling to make ends meet without consistent income. However, the Commission offers mediation services to help streamline the process and allow parties to forge agreements. This article highlights ...

Michael W. Kessler, an Albany, New York attorney was elected national chairman of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group (TBLIG) of the American Association for Justice at its annual meeting on July 30, 2012 in Chicago. TBILG is an organization of attorneys who have a specialized interest in representing individuals who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries. Mr. Kessler is a partner in the Albany personal injury law firm of Rosenblum, Ronan, Kessler & Sarachan and concentrates his practice on representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries. ...

Television is not what it used to be. Once upon a time, viewers not only had to perform a small fete of acrobatics with antennas to get decent pictures, but also actually had to get up and turn dials to change channels. With the advent of cable and satellite television, the remote control and the ability to record programming on a digital video recorder, or DVR, it appears those days are over. With all these changes, the thought of watching popular television programs without having to sit through commercials seems the next logical step -- a step Dish Network is attempting ...

The National Trust has announced it is recruiting a group of advisors made up entirely of children to provide advice on how to get more of the nation's kids outdoors. The idea follows the charity's recent Natural Childhood Report and 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 campaign, and shows the Trust stepping up its game in encouraging children to explore the outdoors and get closer to nature. The National Trust is looking to sign up ten children aged between seven and twelve to the Kids' Council* where they will play an important role in developing the charity's ...