Boston, Mass. - Sepsis, or bacterial infection of the bloodstream, is a grave, hard-to-diagnose threat in premature newborns in the NICU. Even when it's detected and treated with antibiotics, its inflammatory effects can harm fragile babies' development. Now, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have modeled the effects of sepsis on the unique newborn immune system, using mice. They and others have begun using the model to identify diagnostic markers and better treatments. The new model is described September 6 in the online open-access journal PLOS ONE (available ...

SALT LAKE CITY Sept. 6, 2012 - University of Utah engineers mapped white blood cells called eonsinophils and showed an existing diagnostic method may overlook an elusive digestive disorder that causes swelling in the esophagus and painful swallowing. By pinpointing the location and density of eosinophils, which regulate allergy mechanisms in the immune system, these researchers suggest the disease eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, may be under- or misdiagnosed in patients using the current method, which is to take tissue samples (biopsies) with an endoscope. These ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2012 -- After last year's accidental discovery of "zombie"-like bees infected with a fly parasite, SF State researchers are conducting an elaborate experiment to learn more about the plight of the honey bees. The scientists are tagging infected bees with tiny radio trackers, and monitoring the bees' movements in and out of a specially designed hive on top of the Hensill Hall biology building on campus. At the same time, they are monitoring hives on campus and on the roof of the San Francisco Chronicle's offices for further signs of the mysterious ...

A protein called "clathrin," which is found in every human cell and plays a critical role in transporting materials within them, also plays a key role in cell division, according to new research at the University of California, San Francisco. The discovery, featured on the cover of the Journal of Cell Biology in August, sheds light on the process of cell division and provides a new angle for understanding cancer. Without clathrin, cells divide erratically and unevenly—a phenomenon that is one of the hallmarks of the disease. "Clathrin is doing more than we thought ...

A study carried out by Dr. Louis Bherer, PhD (Psychology), Laboratory Director and Researcher at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM), an institution affiliated with Université de Montréal, has shown that all seniors, even those considered frail, can enjoy the benefits of exercise in terms of their physical and cognitive faculties and quality of life and that these benefits appear after only three months. This discovery is excellent news, as increased life expectancy has also increased the number of frail seniors in our communities. In geriatrics, ...

Untreated severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in the elderly, and adequate treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may significantly reduce this risk, according to a new study from researchers in Spain. "Although the link between OSA and cardiovascular mortality is well established in younger patients, evidence on this relationship in the elderly has been conflicting," said lead author Miguel Ángel Martínez-García, MD, of La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital in Valencia, Spain. "In ...

Cincinnati, OH, September 7, 2012 – Heart defects are the most common form of congenital malformations affecting newborns. Infants who were prenatally diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD) are more stable and have better outcomes than infants who were diagnosed after birth. Diagnosing CHD in a fetus also allows mothers to educate themselves on heart malformations, consider their options, and potentially plan for intervention or surgery after birth. However, a new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics finds that, along with these benefits, ...

Melanoma, newly diagnosed in more than 76,000 Americans in 2011, is the most common and dangerous form of skin cancer. Melanoma is rare in children, accounting for 1 to 4 percent of all melanoma cases and just 3 percent of pediatric cancers. Just as adult cases of melanoma are increasing, pediatric melanoma is rising at the rate of 1 to 4 percent per year. The physicians and staff at Moffitt Cancer Center have a special interest in melanoma and related conditions occurring in childhood, and recently published results of their experience with cases of pathologically ...

Inflatables are a significant investment, both financially and for the livelihood of your business, and should be cared for as such. A few simple care and maintenance steps will keep your inflatables in tip-top form and damage free. To prevent your inflatable from becoming a host for bacteria and germs you must clean and sanitize it thoroughly after each use. After an event, while the inflatable is still inflated, do a walk through removing any loose debris and trash. Once this has been picked up, sweep out the unit, the pillars and the netting. After all of the ...

Sonoma Energy Capital, LLC. has successfully drilled the Maunie #2 Well to total depth in the N Maunie Field. The N Maunie field is a proven structure that has produced over 5 million barrels of oil from the formations above 3000 feet. " The Illinois basin is experiencing a modern oil boom and it is attracting oil producers from around the country ," according to Bob Nelson, President of Sonoma Energy Capital, LLC. "We are on the cutting edge of deep drilling in the Illinois Basin with our expert team". Sonoma Energy Capitals president, Bob Nelson, has ...

K2M, Inc., the largest privately held spinal device company in the world focused on developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today announced the launch of the SERENGETI Complex Spine Minimally Invasive Retractor System at the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 47th Annual Meeting in Chicago. SERENGETI Complex Spine brings K2M's focus on complex spine and minimally invasive together into one system by providing surgeons the ability to address deformity, trauma, and tumor, while promoting tissue preservation. ...

Benefit Auctions Auctioneer Col. Cole Wyatt Davis comes out of retirement. Cole had received so many letters, emails and phone calls from so many benefit and charities. Cole Wyatt Davis has worked for Non-profits all over the globe to help raise millions of dollars for great causes. Joan Cook said, " Cole is one of the greatest auctioneers of all time. He makes a benefit or charity gala / event fun, exciting and action packed when he is behind that microphone. Cole is not the normal charity or benefit auctioneer at all. He connects with the audience very fast and inner ...

September 5, 2012 - Lindsey Carse was a 15-year-old small town Southern girl who started working at a hair salon in Montana where she simply "just fell in love with hair". Lindsey knew that hair was her calling so she left her small town and headed out West with a big dream of owning her own hair salon in the "Golden Triangle" of streets around Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California. At 17-years-old, Lindsey enrolled at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica where she learned how to consider the clients' unique features and desires when perceiving ...

Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Ann Kelly and her indie label October Daze Records announce that the third full length video from her debut recording 'Petals and Thorns' is now available on YouTube for the song 'Between The Lines'. The new video embodies the noir era of Lauren Bacall and Rita Hayworth with Kelly's powerful yet feminine vocal style. "Kelly's performances strike the right notes of assertiveness, playfulness, and hurt... a femme fatale undermined by a vulnerable heart," wrote critic Russ Buchanan of examiner.com. Videos for the first two singles ...

Julia Cooke will assume the role of Executive Director for Baltimore Concert Opera (BCO) beginning September 1, 2012. As a co-founder of Baltimore Concert Opera Ms. Cooke has been intricately involved in BCO's operations since its founding, serving as a member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Cooke transitions to the role of Executive Director subsequent to the departure of General Director Brendan Cooke who accepted a position as the General Director of OperaDelaware. On the heels of matching and exceeding an anonymous $20,000 donation for use in a match campaign, Baltimore ...

This football season, Hurricane Grill & Wings offers fans discounts on in-store appetizer bundles and 2Go4Many takeaway items to prepare for the big season. Each purchase of the select "What's Your Game Plan?" menu items enters football fanatics for a chance to win a trip to a college bowl game or one of four catering parties. From September 5th through February 3rd, Hurricane Grill & Wings' new "What's Your Game Plan?" promotion offers football enthusiasts Game Day bundles including QB Sneak, complete with one pitcher of domestic beer and ...

Parking in Chicago has become less stressful and easier as SpotHero launched its services in the city. Founders, Jeremy Smith, Mark Lawrence, and Larry Kiss realized the Chicago parking process was severely broken and started SpotHero to provide the city with a fast and easy solution. The company allows drivers to find and reserve discounted parking online. SpotHero has revolutionized parking in Chicago by helping over 10,000 people park. The company has made parking affordable, saving drivers thousands of dollars. Jeremy and Mark established partnerships with the largest ...

Take Action Against Aggressive Debt Collectors Most people filing bankruptcy have had to deal with incessant debt collection calls. In many cases, one of the reasons that people seek bankruptcy protection is to end the creditor harassment with which they live. Filing bankruptcy offers consumers protections against such treatment, but some creditors ignore consumer protection laws and continue to hound those who have filed bankruptcy. However, people can take steps to protect themselves against such aggressive debt collectors. Understand the Law It is important ...

What Is the Difference Between an LLC and an LLP? One of the many decisions a person needs to make when starting a business is what legal entity he or she wants the business to be. People may know that they want to set up business entities that will shield their personal assets should the business fail. However, they may not know whether a limited liability partnership or a limited liability company best suits their needs, or even what those things are. People should understand the differences between an LLP and an LLC, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each entity. Organization LLPs ...

What Indiana Fathers Should Know About Child Support While men and women are becoming more equal in society regarding educational and job opportunities, an overwhelming number of mothers still get primary physical custody of children when parents split up. This means that fathers are usually the ones who are paying child support. Fathers in Indiana who pay child support should be aware of the rules regulating their obligations so they do not inadvertently fail to pay when they are supposed to, as well as the potential repercussions for non-payment of child support. Custody ...

Congress Urged to Change Bankruptcy Rules on Certain Student Loan Debt Many students in South Carolina and elsewhere in the United States are graduating with historic levels of student debt while also facing challenging job prospects. The dual issues of a high debt burden and low job prospects can set young individuals on a path to financial insecurity. Under today's personal bankruptcy laws, student debt is generally not dischargeable, but that may eventually change for one type of student loan. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education and the Consumer Finance ...

Inexperience Contributes to Risk Among Young Bikers in San Francisco When people think of bicyclists in San Francisco they often think of hard core bicyclists in their 20s and 30s who swoop in and out of traffic, but what many people may not realize is that preteen and teen boys are the demographic most likely to be in a bicycle accident in the Bay Area. Young cyclists are the most at-risk bicyclists in the Bay Area. An analysis of bike accident information conducted by The Bay Citizen shows young bicyclists have the highest risk of getting into an accident. Cyclists ...

Too Many Dog Bite Victims in California Dogs and dog owners are not all the same. And something similar can be said of dog bite cases. People rarely think the neighbor's dog with the mild disposition will bite, while many people believe an irresponsible owner's aggressive dog will hurt someone at any time. Pets are still animals and pet owners should be held responsible when pets cause harm. California residents experience the breadth and depth of dog bite injuries every year, and too often the victims of dog bites in California are children. Dog bites are serious ...

Baby Boomers Divorcing in Record Numbers Divorce rates among members of the Baby Boom generation are soaring in recent years, even as levels have begun to stabilize for the rest of the U.S. In the past two decades, according to researchers at Bowling Green University, divorce rates have doubled among couples over 50. Gray Divorce There are a number of possible explanations for the rise in divorce after 50, a phenomenon often referred to as "gray divorce." For instance, couples whose work had previously kept them occupied for most of their married life ...

The Pet Care Trust is pleased to announce the launch of the "Tell a Teacher" and "Sponsor a Teacher" campaigns. The two new campaigns will provide businesses and individuals with the opportunity to spread the word about the teacher grant program or to sponsor specific teachers, schools, and school districts in receiving a Pets in the Classroom grant. Established by the Pet Care Trust in 2009, Pets in the Classroom has provided over 13,100 grants to Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade teachers to purchase or adopt a new pet and required equipment ...