Everyone feels refreshed after a good night's sleep, but sleep does more than just rejuvenate, it can also consolidate memories. 'The rapid eye movement form of sleep and slow wave sleep are involved in cognitive forms of memory such as learning motor skills and consciously accessible memory', explains Randolf Menzel from the Freie Universtät Berlin, Germany. According to Menzel, the concept that something during sleep reactivates a memory for consolidation is a basic theory in sleep research. However, the human brain is far too complex to begin dissecting the intricate ...

Cincinnati, OH, October 25, 2012 -- Clinical drug trials are a vital part of pharmaceutical manufacturers gaining approval for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A Commentary scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics assesses the issues surrounding the lack of clinical trials on medications used by children, most notably neonates, and how drug manufacturers and academic researchers could work together to create clinical trials that would benefit this underrepresented population. Henry Akinibi, MD, and colleagues from Cincinnati Children's Hospital ...

Long after women have chosen Mr. Stable over Mr. Sexy, they struggle unconsciously with the decision, according to a new study by UCLA researchers who look at subtle changes in behavior during ovulation. At their most fertile period, these women are less likely to feel close to their mates and more likely to find fault with them than women mated to more sexually desirable men, the research shows. "A woman evaluates her relationship differently at different times in her cycle, and her evaluation seems to be colored by how sexually attractive she perceives her partner ...

Philadelphia PA (October 25, 2012) – The Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, the premier source of practice-based information for public health management expert, announced today the availability of the journal on the iPad to be launched with a special November/December issue focused on public health services and systems research. The Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, (JPHMP) is published in print, online and digitally by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. "In today's increasingly digital environment, offering ...

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have discovered a unique immune gene signature that can predict the presence of microscopic lymph node-like structures in metastatic melanoma. The presence of these immune structures, the researchers said, appears to be associated with better survival and may indicate the possibility of selecting patients for immunotherapy based solely on the immune-related makeup of their tumors as an approach to personalized medicine. The study appears in Scientific Reports, a journal from Nature Publishing Group. In this study, the researchers ...

Having a stroke, being in a car accident, experiencing a heart attack -- these are experiences that no one can determine when they will happen. A new study, however, suggests that whether such incidents happen on a weekday or a weekend may have an impact on a hospital patient's likelihood of survival. This is known as the "weekend effect" and should be a concern for both hospitals and patients alike. Study Examines the Weekend Effect The study, performed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and published in the Journal of Surgical ...

Dr. James Corasanti, a physician from New York, was recently sentenced in a driving while intoxicated case (DWI). During the summer of 2011, the physician was involved in a car accident; the charges allege that his vehicle struck and killed an 18-year-old skateboarder and that Corasanti left the scene. After deliberating for almost 12 hours, a jury acquitted Corasanti of the most serious charges connected to the accident. The charges associated with the DWI case included vehicular manslaughter, manslaughter, leaving the scene of a fatal accident and tampering with evidence. ...

Married people residing in Pennsylvania who wish to separate and divorce must qualify under special circumstances. Pennsylvania law outlines the situations that allow people to qualify as residents, obtain a fault-based divorce or be granted a no-fault divorce. No-Fault Divorce in Pennsylvania No-fault divorce is when someone files for divorce and specifies that it is not the fault of either spouse. Pennsylvania residents have the option of filing for no-fault divorce in several circumstances: -Institutionalism: The court may grant no-fault divorce when the spouse ...

Mobile devises are becoming increasingly ingrained in our day-to-day lives. It's not just about talking anymore; everything from apps to social networking to banking is quite literally at our fingertips. But, when it comes to your health, the law may have fallen drastically behind the technology. The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 made drastic changes to the rules protecting individually identifiable health information. In 2012, the confusion surrounding HIPAA and texting is making it unclear whether or not health care entities may ...

As the popularity of synthetic drugs increases, the side effects of using substances like "bath salts" have led to more than 300 calls to the New York State Poison Control Center in the first six months of 2012 alone. This is a dramatic jump from 2010, when only 20 calls concerning dangerous side effects associated with the substances were made, according to a press release from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. This massive increase in reported poisonings connected to bath salts has caused concern at all levels, from health care providers to government officials. Until ...

When going through the emotional turmoil that often accompanies the dissolution of a marriage, complex financial matters may be the last thing that a person feels like addressing. Unfortunately, such financial issues as dividing assets and determining spousal support have to be resolved with the final divorce decree. As such, people need to pay attention to the impact that divorce will have on their financial situations. There are some steps people can take to help ensure that they protect themselves financially during divorce. Find the Right Lawyer One of the most ...

Rural Minnesota is strong and continues to attract quality companies. Morrison County, MN is no exception and a recent expansion by AirBorn Inc. proves that manufacturing and distribution has a home in Central Minnesota. AirBorn, Inc. offers a full package of services and capabilities for high speed precision stamping, metal finishing, molding (both open/closed and reel to reel insert molds, and automated assembly as an interconnect manufacturer--serving the Mil-Aero, Commercial Air, Medical, and High Performance Computing and Data Storage markets. According to Bob ...

Excavating NJ Inc. finished installing a Hoot Aerobic Treatment System in Hopatcong. The Hoot System was recommended and chosen because the home owner had limited space to install a septic system, and because the house was not connected or had access to a municipal sewer. The new system will be able to capture and store the home's wastewater, treated and then released safely underground to irrigate the landscape. "A multi-pronged approach is certainly a vital part in water conservation and reclamation that everyone in Northern New Jersey should take note of," ...

AFN Security, distributor and integrator of surveillance and alarm technology, has won the award for "Excellence in Innovation" at the NG Mining Summit, held from October 16-18 at the Stamford Grand in Adelaide last week. Following a high-energy educational workshop, AFN Managing Director, Darren Ruger, learned top level Australian and international mining executives voted AFN as an innovative leader in security technology for the industry at the close of the event. "We're very pleased to have been recognised by such a distinguished group," says ...

The highly anticipated opening of interior design gallery, Little World Design, opens to a private, invite-only event next Thursday on October 25th, 2012 from 6-9pm. The first gallery from creative duo Heather Pando and Manuel Acosta, will showcase the handcrafted botanical sculptures which the design team has gained recognition for in recent years. Hailed as the "the perfect collision of art, couture, and nature (http://thebridecounsel.com/2012/09/little-world-design/, September, 2012)," Little World Design will preview their current collection at their new Melrose ...

A new study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in San Diego, CA, offers further evidence that the fragile X mental retardation 1 gene (FMR1 gene) may play an important role in controlling women's fertility life cycles. The study, conducted by researchers from the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR), a leading fertility center in New York City, and the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, compared the age of menarche (start of menstruation) and the number of CGG tri-nucleotide repeats on the FMR1 gene. Among the ...

Through proven success with our client base, Ethos Consulting Group, Inc. has maintained long-standing relationships with major Fortune 500 companies in such industries as telecommunications, outsourced merchant services, retail, energy and utility services, and office products and supplies. Rather than be restricted by the limitations imposed through sales of specific products, Ethos Consulting Group, Inc.'s professionals concentrate their unique abilities in the delivery of direct services for these clients in what is commonly referred to as the B2B the "business-to-business", ...

Sterling announced today the launch of its new website designed to assist optometric practice owners in managing their practices at http://www.SterlingOD.com. The new site offers management tips, optometrist success stories and a no-charge practice management seminar, available to practice owners by request, on DVD or online. "Although optometrists are highly trained professionals," says Barbara Wilson, president of Sterling, "they are not necessarily taught how to manage a practice or staff. As a result, many optometrists want to take their practices ...

Legendary Famous Dave's Pit Bar-B-Que participated in the 24th annual 'Best of the West Rib Nugget Cook Off' in Sparks, Nev. With over 50,000 passionate BBQ fans in attendance, Famous Dave's took home the "Best Sauce" award and placed in the top three for the "Best Ribs" award. Famous Dave Anderson opened his first restaurant in 1995 and has won more than 600 awards, including top honors for Best Ribs, Best BBQ Sauce, Top Barbeque Restaurant Franchise, and countless others. Famous Dave's is known for its quality, home-style barbeque that's slow-cooked ...

CreAgri, Inc., the world leader in the production of organic olive polyphenols, and Biominas Brasil, Brazil's leading accelerator for life science ventures, announced today that they have reached an exclusive agreement for the introduction of the award winning line of dietary supplements and skin care products Olivenol(R) plus to Brazil, Argentina and Chile. "Latin American countries, and Brazil in particular, are fast growing markets for which CreAgri and Olivenol(R) have great expectations," affirmed Roberto Crea, Ph.D, inventor of Olivenol, Founder and CEO ...

Gak is back! And Floam is in the home ... or at least it will be soon now that both products have hit Canadian store shelves. Distributed in Canada by RP Toys, Nickelodeon's Gak and Floam provide hours of squishing, stretching and modeling fun for children of all ages. Anyone who remembers the '90s will remember the Gak attack. Now it's back, with even more bright colours and accessories. As soon as kids touch it, they develop a knack for Gak - rolling it, stretching it, bouncing it, blowing bubbles with it or even just squishing it to make wacky sounds. Gak comes ...

Cass Community1 Social Services Launch & Dedication of New Permanent Supportive Housing for Detroit's Homeless Community Campus Provides Unique Support to City What: Dedication and official launch of $10 Million Arthur Antisdel Apartments (Antisdel Apartments) project Tours of Cass Community Social Services' (CCSS) Facilities - Antisdel Apartments Expands CCSS' Community Campus to Four-Block Area - 1st Homeless Housing Project with Geothermal heating/cooling system in Michigan - 41 units of Permanent Supportive Housing When: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, ...

GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, will showcase its Durabook line of mobile rugged computers and tablets during the 2012 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in booth 377. GammaTech will participate as part of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week from October 29 - November 1, 2012 in the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. GammaTech will exhibit the U12Ci, T7Q, RT10C and S15C to automotive industry leaders and innovators. GammaTech products are sturdy, portable and rigorously ...

By making the Ultimate Lock more affordable, Lowe's and Millennium Lock seek to bring in markets and demographics never seen before creating massive potential for sales in 2012's fourth quarter. After getting its start in the Houston area Lowe's stores five years ago, the Ultimate Lock has seen expansion from 40 stores to nationwide, protecting thousands of families across the nation. Even with this kind of rapid expansion, Millennium Lock Inc and Lowe's Home Improvement have come together this Fall to bring the retail price down in the hopes that they can secure thousands ...

Known for his background as a professional designer from product development to retail environments, Mr. Spaulding also is sought after for his project management and ability to generate new business. After launching his small design boutique from his college dorm room at Purdue University, JSDC Inc. grew into one of Indiana's most successful product design firms landing projects with clients such as Ford Motor Co., Walmart, Apple, and Samsung, just to name a few. Ten years later JSDC was bought out by one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world, utilizing ...