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Medicine5 Nov 2012

Princeton researchers identify unexpected bottleneck in the spread of herpes simplex virus

VIDEO: Princeton University research suggests that a common strain of herpes virus causes cold sores with only one or two viral particles, resulting in a bottleneck in which the infection is... Click here for more information. New research suggests that just one or two individual herpes virus particles attack a skin cell in the first stage of an outbreak, resulting in a bottleneck in which the infection may be vulnerable to medical treatment. Unlike most viruses that ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

New research suggests standardized booster seat laws could save lives of children

Boston, Mass, Nov. 5, 2012— A new study by researchers in Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Emergency Medicine indicates that a nationwide standard on booster seat laws for children 4 feet 9 inches and shorter, or up to 8 years old, would save lives. The findings were published online Nov. 5, 2012, in the journal Pediatrics. Boston Children's researchers reviewed data from Fatality Analytic Reporting System, analyzing child deaths in motor vehicle accidents, looking specifically at whether the crash and resulting deaths or injuries took place in a state with or ...

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Technology5 Nov 2012

Computers 'taught' to ID regulating gene sequences

Johns Hopkins researchers have succeeded in teaching computers how to identify commonalities in DNA sequences known to regulate gene activity, and to then use those commonalities to predict other regulatory regions throughout the genome. The tool is expected to help scientists better understand disease risk and cell development. The work was reported in two recent papers in Genome Research, published online on July 3 and Sept. 27. "Our goal is to understand how regulatory information is encrypted and to learn which sequence variations contribute to medical risks," says ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Superstorm animation

A computer animation produced by University of Delaware researchers shows the explosive development of Hurricane Sandy, the superstorm and its unusual track. View the animation on the University's UDaily website at http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2013/nov/animation110212.html Matt Shatley, computer research specialist in UD's College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE), assembled the animation by digitally stitching together about 800 infrared images taken by GOES, the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, which keeps a continuous eye on the continental United ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Japanese family members less likely than others to give CPR for cardiac arrest

Family members didn't give CPR for cardiac arrests as often as passers-by or friends in a Japanese study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012. Cardiac arrest is the sudden loss of heart function, typically resulting from an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to quiver erratically and stop pumping blood. According to the American Heart Association, effective bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. In a review of 547,218 cardiac arrests occurring in 2005-09, ...

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Medicine5 Nov 2012

New device could allow your heartbeat to power pacemaker

An experimental device converted energy from a beating heart to provide enough electricity to power a pacemaker, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012. The findings suggest that patients could power their pacemakers — eliminating the need for replacements when batteries are spent. In a preliminary study, researchers tested an energy-harvesting device that uses piezoelectricity — electrical charge generated from motion. The approach is a promising technological solution for pacemakers, because they require only small amounts ...

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Medicine5 Nov 2012

Heart disease map of England highlights growing social inequality in older ages

A study estimating the death rate from heart and circulatory disease in each electoral ward in England has found that despite considerable improvements since the 1980s, the difference between the wealthiest and poorest communities has widened for people over 65. Mortality from heart and circulatory disease – the leading cause of death in the UK – declined in most places between 1982 and 2006, but for men and women aged 65 or older, the decline was smaller in the most deprived communities, resulting in a wider gap between rich and poor. The authors, from Imperial College ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Smallholder farmers need improved stake in Nile's development

ADDIS ABABA (5 NOVEMBER 2012)—A new book finds that the Nile river, together with its associated tributaries and rainfall, could provide 11 countries—including a new country, South Sudan, and the drought-plagued countries of the Horn of Africa—with enough water to support a vibrant agriculture sector, but that the poor in the region who rely on the river for their food and incomes risk missing out on these benefits without effective and inclusive water management policies. The Nile River Basin: Water, Agriculture, Governance and Livelihoods, published by the CGIAR Challenge ...

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Medicine5 Nov 2012

Cardiac bypass surgery superior to non-surgical procedure for adults with diabetes and heart disease

Adults with diabetes and multi-vessel coronary heart disease who underwent cardiac bypass surgery had better overall heart-related outcomes than those who underwent an artery-opening procedure to improve blood flow to the heart muscle, according to the results from an international study. The research was supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study compared the effectiveness of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery with a non-surgical procedure known as percutaneous coronary intervention ...

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Medicine5 Nov 2012

Penn Medicine contest maps 1,400 lifesaving AEDs via crowdsourcing contest fueled by smart phones

LOS ANGELES – A crowdsourcing contest that sent hundreds of Philadelphians to locate and catalog the locations of AEDs throughout the nation's fifth largest city led to the identification of more than 1,400 automated external defibrillators in public places, according to a study from researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania that will be presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012 (Abstract #17478). The efforts of these "citizen scientists" are expected to help provide crucial data to ensure quick ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Families 'Play Nice' in Alpha Colony, Which Combines Competative and Cooperative Play

DreamQuest Games has luanched its Kickstarter campaign for all new family-friendly game, Alpha Colony. What makes the game wholly unique is it's interesting balance of competitive and cooperative play. The goal of the game is to build the most prosperous prospector on a new and distant colony. But in Alpha Colony, it takes more than being the best to win. If the colony doesn't cooperate to thrive as a whole, everyone loses. Alpha Colony's emphasis on cooperation makes it a game the whole family can enjoy. While creating an interesting dynamic for stronger players, it ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Spectacular Pro/Am Holiday Dance Showcase coming to Rockport, Maine December 2, 2012

Elegant Ballroom, Spicy Latin, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and steamy Belly Dance performed by individuals, couples, and choreographed groups all under the lights of Strom Auditorium (Strom Auditorium is located within Camden Hills Regional High School, Rt. 90, Rockport, Maine). Watch gorgeous costuming and stage settings from your comfortable seats in this beautiful state of the art facility. Dancers from all age groups will perform and there is something for every age group to see! Tickets just $12 in advance or $15 at the door. 207-594-0940 or http://www.swingnsway.com/showcase.htmlTickets ...

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Space5 Nov 2012

Compliance Consultant Jennifer Young of Kung Fu Family LLC Leads Major Seafood Safety Implementation in Hawaii and the Republic of Marshall Islands in November.

Compliance Consultant Jennifer Young of Kung Fu Family LLC shifts focus from the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification program implementation she is leading at Honolulu Hawaii-based Norpac Fisheries Export and travels to lead the same implementation at Marshall Islands Fishing Venture in Majuro. Ms. Young grew up in the major fishing markets of Honolulu and Louisiana. She has owned KFF LLC since 1995. The partnership with Norpac Fisheries Export began in 2009. She develops, leads, trains and implements over 40 key industry regulatory programs and requirements onsite, such ...

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Social Science5 Nov 2012

VanMarter Project Is Thankful for Music Education

VanMarter Project, a nationally touring rock band from the Northwest, has committed to supporting music education in cities they tour. They will be performing a fundraising concert November 19, 2012 for Granite Park Junior High School, located at 3031 S. 200 E. Salt Lake City, Utah. General admission is $5 and tickets are available at http://www.vanmarterproject.com or in the school's front office. All ages are welcome. Opening talent showcase by Granite Park students; doors open at 5:30pm. The debut album Don't Look Back by VanMarter Project continues to gain momentum ...

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Engineering5 Nov 2012

PROLIM Corporation acquires Able Design Engineering Services (P) Ltd.

PROLIM Corporation, a full service IT and PLM consulting firm, announced today the acquisition of stake in Able Design Engineering Services (P) Ltd, an end-to-end Engineering Design and PLM Consulting Services Company specialized in Transportation (Automotive, Rail, Aerospace), Power Generation, Medical. Able is an authorized SIEMENS PLM Channel partner to sell and service NX, Solid Edge, FEMAP, Cam Express, Tecnomatix and Teamcenter in India. The acquisition will allow both companies to provide clients with seamless, consistent solutions around the world. Through the Able ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Savant Books Announces Release of "The Loons," a novel by Sue Dolleris

Christy Prentice is a photographer who dabbles in conning wealthy families out of a tiny serving of their legacy pie. They may not be convinced she's the long lost daughter of the deceased, but it's worth it to them to send her a small check just to hedge their bets. The DeLune family in Nashville is unlike the other families in many ways; not the least of which is that they want her to hang around after the check clears. And it's not just the immediate family who hangs onto Christy. For some reason, even the estate attorneys are happy to have made her acquaintance. The ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Nancy Kaiser, Animal Communicator And Author Of 'Tales Of An Animal Communicator' Chosen As Finalist For '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'

Nancy Kaiser, animal communicator and author of 'Tales Of An Animal Communicator: Master Teachers' has been chosen as a finalist for '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. Winners will appear in this years edition of the book. Kaiser was chosen as the result of her appearance on The Authors Show Radio. "One of the greatest gifts I received," Ms. Kaiser stated, "from navigating my 'dark night of the soul' was the discovery of my talent for writing. The act of writing allowed me to heal from the most traumatic time in my life. Not having possessed a lifelong ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Nami Media Builds Product Team And Streamlines Product Offerings

Nami Media, provider of the leading pay-per-click (PPC) performance ad solutions for networks, has broadened its product development capabilities with the hires of Stefanie Rubin as VP Product Development and three supporting staff, bringing Nami's total team to 32 people. Nami's product team has streamlined their turnkey PPC platform into three core products—adManager, adConnect, and adPublisher—that serve the PPC market from end to end. The platform operates on a massive scale, handling billions of queries and tens of millions of clicks per day, connecting direct advertisers ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

New Fashion Angels' Project Runway Collection Hits Store Shelves

The new Fashion Angels' Project Runway activity kit collection hits store shelves nationwide just in time to fulfill holiday wish lists of aspiring tween designers everywhere. The 2012 Project Runway collection, which experienced a chic packaging makeover from the style experts at Fashion Angels, includes some of the company's most comprehensive design kits ever offered to tweens. Every element of real-world fashion designing, from sketching and pattern-making to garment construction and accessory selection, is included in this year's line of products. Bill Uzell, ...

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Environment5 Nov 2012

Post Hurricane Sandy Clean-Up, Sanuvox UV Systems help Control Mold & Odors

In the days and weeks following Hurricane Sandy, commercial & residential buildings suffering from water infiltration may become victim to mold & microbial contamination. Mold and their associated off-gassing, as well as odors can cause far reaching implications for commercial buildings, homes, and risk occupant's health. Sanuvox UV Systems are designed to destroy airborne and surface mold & microbial contamination, as well as their associated odors. According to FEMA, mold is a major health risk that can develop quickly. In just 24-48 hours of water exposure, ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Made in America, Built in Michigan Home Coming to Completion for Echelon Homes

Buy American! We have all heard this and many of us really try to do so whenever possible. One Michigan based home builder, Echelon Homes, and the local BIA, are taking this saying to a whole new level. Earlier this year the Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan announced they would be bringing a new home building program to Michigan. A Made in America, Built in Michigan home. Michael Stoskopf, from the Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan, learned about the Made in America building project about a year ago. The project concept ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

All-Pro Science Announces the Addition of Elite Athlete Stacie Tovar as Athlete Endorser

Tovar joins an already impressive group of top athletes such as Andrew Jacobson of FC Dallas, Troy Tulowitski of the Colorado Rockies, Nick Folk of the New York Jets and James-Michael Johnson of the Cleveland Browns. APS athletes are not paid endorsers. The athletes themselves often approach the company to be part of its natural organic and complete lifestyle. "We are very excited to have an athlete of Tovar's caliber on TEAM APS. She pushes herself every day to be the best in the world. So it seems fitting that she is taking the best nutritional supplements offered." ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Brandlective Communications Increases Click-Through Rate (CTR) by 22% through Google+ Integration

Google+ first went live at the end of June, 2011, Brandlective Communications began testing the social network almost immediately and within two weeks of its launch, the International Business Times had reported that the popularity rise of Google+ may be making fellow social media network, Facebook nervous. Google+ was reported to be centered on a social stream (similar to Facebook's news feed) that was accompanied by four cores: Circles, Hangouts, Huddle and Sparks. The prestigious service provided video chats, allowing for sharing of more types of content and originally ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Citipeak Promotions LTD New Study Reveals Leadership Plays Role in Small Business Success

London based Citipeak Promotions Ltd believes the ability to motivate will increase productivity. The firm conducted a study in the sales and marketing industry and uncovered that companies where Leadership skills were prominent produced a higher quality of sales leads which led to more revenue. Managing Director of Citipeak Promotions Ltd Nick Johnson has followed American entrepreneur and motivational speaker Jim Rohn's advice since establishing his business in early 2010. Jim Rohn was quoted "A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to ...

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Science5 Nov 2012

Bernhardt Wealth Management Professionals Named Top Wealth Managers by Washingtonian Magazine

Two members of the Bernhardt Wealth Management team, a Virginia-based financial advisory firm, have been named among Washingtonian magazine's Top Wealth Managers in the greater Washington, DC area for 2012. President and company founder, Gordon Bernhardt and senior financial partner Kenneth Robinson were honored in this year's list from the magazine. The list was published in the November issue and is compiled using both a survey of Washington, DC-area financial professionals as well as the magazine's own research. "We are quite pleased and honored to have been ...

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