Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) nasal colonization is associated with longer hospital stays and an increase in surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery, according to a new study from Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX. Antibiotic-resistant organisms such as MRSA can cause infections after surgery. Many studies have shown that MRSA nasal colonization increases the risk of developing SSI, and there has been an effort to conduct swab testing to isolate those patients and decontaminate or reduce the risk ...

BOSTON – Treatment of early stage prostate cancer can also result in improved quality of life for a subgroup of men who suffer from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to an abstract of a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-led study presented to the American Urological Association. LUTS, which includes problems of frequent or urgent urination, particularly at night, is a common problem that affects approximately 40 percent of men, a percentage that rises with age. It is not a reason to suspect prostate cancer. "Possible benefits of prostate cancer treatment ...

For the first time, scientists at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute have shown that an experimental bariatric surgery can lower blood sugar levels in rats with type 1 diabetes. A team led by Dr. Tony Lam and Dr. Danna Breen, a post- doctoral fellow in the lab of Dr. Lam, used a rat model to study novel nutrient-sensing signals in the jejunum, located in the middle of the intestine. Dr. Lam and his team demonstrate that duodenal-jejunal bypass surgery activates novel nutrient-sensing signals in the jejunum and rapidly lowers blood sugar levels in non-obese ...

Many of those with misaligned teeth or gaps in their smile may be hesitant about seeking out treatment due to the fact that they would like to steer clear from traditional metal braces. Even though these appliances work wonderfully for those that would like a straight and balanced smile, they do come with a handful of drawbacks. For those that are looking for an affordable alternative, Dr. Afar, North Hollywood dentist, is now offering huge discounts on Invisalign aligners, one of the most advanced teeth straightening systems in the world. Visit BestNorthHollywoodDentist.com ...

Hanan M. Isaacs, P.C. with offices located in Kingston, New Jersey, is proud to announce their hiring of the newest attorney member of the firm, Misty Velasques. Ms. Velasques will focus on family law and employment law, while supporting other areas of general civil practice. Ms. Velasques graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2011. She worked for a general practice law firm while attending law school in Lansing, Michigan. Additionally, she participated in the law school's Mock Trial Board and the Disaster Relief Legal Association. Recently, Ms. Velasques sat ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A pioneering study to gauge the toxicity of quantum dots in primates has found the tiny crystals to be safe over a one-year period, a hopeful outcome for doctors and scientists seeking new ways to battle diseases like cancer through nanomedicine. The research, which will appear on May 20 in Nature Nanotechnology online, is likely the first to test the safety of quantum dots in primates. The study and information in this press release are embargoed until Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time. In the study, scientists found that four ...

Families who lose children are left devastated by their loss. While nothing can be done to bring back their loved one, families can investigate what happened, and if the death resulted from negligent medical care, a medical malpractice case can be brought. A Chicago couple who'd faced difficulty conceiving was finally welcoming a tiny baby boy into its family. Although the baby was born 15 weeks premature, he had responded well to intensive care treatment at the local hospital. Sadly, their hope turned to sorrow when their child died six weeks after birth, the victim ...

Nordic walking enables heart failure patients to exercise more intensely than walking without poles. The research was presented at the Heart Failure Congress 2012, 19-22 May, in Belgrade, Serbia. The Congress is the main annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology. Aerobic exercise in patients with heart failure improves quality of life and reduces heart failure related hospitalisations. However, many heart failure patients find it difficult to exercise. In Nordic walking, people use poles and their arms copy the motions ...

Nearly halfway through 2012 and here we have a thriving oil boom in many areas of the U.S. The oil boom is our answer, our counterpoint, in an economy that continues to struggle in the aftermath of the 2008 financial collapse. And it's not just oil. It's natural gas, too. We have technological developments in drilling to thank for unlocking reserves of oil and natural gas under shale rock formations. The technology is called hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," for short, and is responsible for both the good and bad of today's oil boom. Our Abundant Shale ...

Obese adolescents with no symptoms of heart disease already have heart damage, according to new research. The findings were presented at the Heart Failure Congress 2012, 19-22 May, in Belgrade, Serbia. The Congress is the main annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and previous research has shown that obese adults have structural and functional changes to their hearts. The current study (abstract P843) investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) ...

Folic acid fortification of foods may reduce the incidence of the most common type of kidney cancer and a type of brain tumors in children, finds a new study by Kimberly J. Johnson, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, and Amy Linabery, PhD, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Minnesota. Incidence reductions were found for Wilms' tumor, a type of kidney cancer, and primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET), a type of brain cancer. Since 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has mandated fortification of foods with ...

Washington, DC—Rising prices for care were the chief driver of health care costs for privately insured Americans in 2010, according to the first report from the newly formed Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI). The per capita spending on inpatient and outpatient facilities, professional procedures, and prescriptions drugs rose 3.3 percent in 2010 for beneficiaries under age 65 with private, employer-sponsored group insurance. HCCI data show that this 3.3 percent increase follows spending increases in 2008 (6.0%) and 2009 (5.8%). Hospital and ambulatory care facility prices ...

Despite the ban on use of handheld cellphones and other portable electronic devices while driving in New York, these laws may not actually contribute to improved motorist safety. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has found that these laws have not made a difference. In reality, bans on texting and driving may be causing more problems than they resolve. Because texting while driving is illegal, drivers often try to hide their phones in order to avoid detection -- resulting in their eyes being away from the road for even longer periods of time. ...

ARLINGTON, VA (May 14, 2012) - Vaccination studies from Mercer University (Ga.) headline the groundbreaking research being unveiled at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' (AAPS) National Biotechnology Conference (NBC). The conference takes place Monday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 23 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Other topics to be discussed include diversity and complexity of vaccine manufacturing, scale-up and tech transfer strategies, applications of multi-scale systems pharmacology, and advances in novel small protein therapeutic modalities. Development ...

A major pornography sweep by New Jersey law enforcement recently resulted in the arrest of 27 people throughout the state. They face charges of owning and sharing child pornography by downloading material through peer-to-peer networks. New Jersey's attorney general, Jeffrey Chiesa, reported that more than 100 law enforcement officers were involved in the sting, nicknamed "Operation Watchdog." Court Ruling Equates File Sharing With Distribution The state is developing its case based in part on a 2010 New Jersey appellate court decision that determined that ...

British fashion brand Next have launched new summer additions to their Lipsy London collections. From stylish swimwear to fabulous floral playsuits, not to mention Lipsy London's signature dresses, get all the on-trend pieces with next day delivery as standard when ordered before 9pm.* The newly arrived Lipsy dresses include top trends of pastel metallics, placement tropical designs, scarf prints and studded embellishments in Ice Cream Parlour, Tropical Fever and Amazon Sunrise. As well as showstopping party dresses, Lipsy also have a gorgeous range of maxis, tea dress ...

Private Communications Corporation, a leading and innovative company in the security software market, is excited to announce its 50% off iPad give-away. PRIVATE WiFi Facebook fans have the opportunity to receive 50% off its flagship personal VPN software, PRIVATE WiFi. From now until June 13, entrants can get a 6-month subscription of PRIVATE WiFi for half-off - a value of $24.95. In order for the deal to tip, 50 users must sign up. Fans are encouraged to share the deal with their friends to unlock the savings. In addition, the company is also giving away a new iPad ...

H. Ross Ford, president and CEO of TCN Worldwide, is proud to announce Schuckman Realty as the newest member of the international commercial real estate organization. Schuckman Realty is one of the leading retail brokers in the New York Metro area. As a strategic planner of retail stores and shopping centers, Schuckman Realty has been responsible for millions of square feet of leasing and development over the past 30 years. "Our Company is extremely pleased to be joining TCN Worldwide, one of the industry's largest commercial real estate organizations," stated ...

The global market leader BELECTRIC has achieved a historic milestone for the solar industry. With the commissioning of multiple photovoltaic systems at the beginning of this week, BELECTRIC has become the first company in the world to install more than 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic power, which corresponds to the system output of a large conventional power plant. "This is an outstanding event for BELECTRIC and the photovoltaics industry in general. My special thanks go to all the employees who have driven forward the development of the company in all parts of the world ...

Pixatel Systems, the leader in Subscriber Equity Management (SEM), today announced that its Android Productivity Suite, has been selected for the 2012 Asia Pacific Mobile Learning Initiatives Recognition Award by the APAC Mobile Learning & Edutainment Advisory Panel. The award was presented to Pixatel at the GoMobile InOvation Awards Party on May 10th in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, in conjunction with the GoMobile Expo. The APAC Mobile Learning & Edutainment Advisory Panel (APACMLEAP) was set up in 2007, to encourage educational organizations, corporate and government ...

This week, BookWhirl.com steps its pedal in full throttle as it launches three stand alone e-publishing services. Celebrating the third week of their month-long e-Publishing Revo Campaign, they released: Layout and Formatting, Distribution, and Copyright Registration services. The Layout and Formatting services offer basic and customized options. Self-published authors will have an opportunity to send special instructions to their assigned layout artists. Second, the Distribution service offer standard and extended options. The service can accommodate from 11 to 31 ...

Richard Diamond, Business Development Director at customer experience consultancy MCorp Consulting, has been asked to present a Power Session at NACS 2012 for executives and senior managers interested in leveraging social media in a world where customers are smarter, more empowered and harder to connect with. According to Mr. Diamond, "The customer experience journey - from boosting awareness and getting customers, to driving positive word-of-mouth - can be significantly enhanced using social media in ways that strategically integrate and effectively address both ...

West Village, Dallas/Texas/ May 18th 2012/RAWPR Friday May 18th, come join DEMERARA for an exclusive Men's Trunk show. Open preview of DEMERARA'S new Spring/Summer 2012 Collections starting at 1pm, following with an exclusive cocktail event from 4-8pm. Open Bar by Sponsors Patrón Tequila and its affiliate Ultimat Vodka, a live DJ spinning beats, and two amazing Men's Collections to shop! Ladies bring out your men for a stylish new spring wardrobe; men come and enjoy shopping the new collection, have a cocktail, take a load off from your week, it is Friday after all! Collections Both ...

Traditional Chinese medicine, and particularly the usage of aromatherapy essential oils, offers an encouraging option for those seeking alternative natural therapies for health problems. Knowledge is essential when optimizing potential health benefits. David Crow, L.Ac., herbalist, acupuncturist and founder of Floracopeia and MedicineCrow, introduces his latest educational program Hua Lu: Using Essential Oils and Aromatherapy According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, a course designed to introduce the art and science of aromatic botanical medicine. This innovative ...

Edwin Ishoo, MD, a cosmetic surgeon in Marshfield and Brookline, Massachusetts area, is pleased to offer ChestSculpt, an innovative and advanced procedure for treatment of gynecomastia or male chest / breast enlargement. Combining innovative Hi Definition body sculpting technique with advanced technologies such as VASER Liposelection and Smartlipo, the ChestSculpt procedure is able to provide remarkable results with minimal recovery time at an affordable price in a safe, comfortable, outpatient setting accredited by the Joint Commission. Dr. Edwin Ishoo, is a board certified ...