UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When nurses feel safe admitting to their supervisors that they've made a mistake regarding a patient, they are more likely to report the error, which ultimately leads to a stronger commitment to safe practices and a reduction in the error rate, according to an international team of researchers. In addition, when nurse leaders' safety actions mirror their spoken words -- when they practice what they preach -- unit nurses do not feel caught between adhering to safety protocols and speaking up about mistakes against protocols. "Patient errors remain ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- People are more likely to trust health messages tweeted by doctors who have a lot of followers, but not the messages they retweet, according to researchers. A study of the credibility of health messages on Twitter showed that credibility dips when doctors who have a large number of Twitter followers passed on messages, instead of composing their own tweets, said Ji Young Lee, a former master's degree student in media studies, Penn State. When non-medical professionals with a lot of Twitter followers forward messages about health on Twitter, however, ...

Total knee replacement is a very common and safe surgery that's used to relieve severe pain and disability caused by knee osteoarthritis, and to improve patients' quality of life. However, it's also very expensive at approximately $15,000 per procedure. With an estimated 600,000 total knee replacements performed annually in the United States, the aggregate annual cost for total knee replacement (also known as total knee arthroplasty or TKA) is $9 billion. Researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine studied trends in TKA surgeries over a 20-year period ...

Backing up usually isn't easy, yet when Nir Sapir observed agile hummingbirds visiting a feeder on his balcony in Berkeley, California, he was struck by their ability to reverse. 'I saw that they quite often fly backwards', he recalls, adding that they always reverse out of a bloom after feasting. However, when he searched the literature he was disappointed to find that there were hardly any studies of this particular behaviour. 'This was a bit surprising given that they are doing this all the time', Sapir says, explaining that the tiny aviators visit flowers to feed once ...

Type the word 'superfood,' into a web browser and you'll be overwhelmed: some websites even maintain that dark chocolate can have beneficial effects. But take a closer look at the science underpinning these claims, and you'll discover just how sparse it is. So, when University of Calgary undergraduate Lee Fruson became curious about how dietary factors might affect memory, Ken Lukowiak was sceptical. 'I didn't think any of this stuff would work', Lukowiak recalls. Despite his misgivings, Lukowiak and Fruson decided to concentrate on a group of compounds – the flavonoids ...

Researchers have identified 12 DNA sequences that may help doctors determine which men will suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) following radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Identifying these patients in advance of treatment may better inform men and their families as to which prostate cancer treatments are best for their specific cancer and lifestyle, according to a study to be published online September 27, 2012, in advance of the October 1, 2012 print issue, in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology.Biology.Physics (Red Journal), the official scientific ...

Cincinnati, OH, September 27, 2012 – Functional somatic symptoms (FSS) are physical complaints, such as headaches, pain, fatigue, and dizziness, that cannot be explained medically. These symptoms affect 10-30% of children and adolescents and account for 2-4% of all pediatric doctor visits. A new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics finds that infants with regulatory problems (i.e., feeding, sleeping, and tactile reactivity) and/or maternal psychiatric problems may have an increased risk of FSS in later childhood. It is believed that maternal ...

In the first study of its kind, a research team led by Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University discovered 12 genetic markers associated with the development of erectile dysfunction (ED) in prostate cancer patients who were treated with radiation. The findings, to be published online September 27, 2012, in advance of the October 1, 2012 print issue in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology• Biology• Physics, the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, are an important step towards ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept., 26, 2012 – Fewer than 100 people in the world are known to be affected by a movement disorder called rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism (RDP), but its symptoms are life-changing. Seemingly normal young people are suddenly and dramatically unable to control movement of their arms or legs and have trouble speaking or swallowing. A normal life is nearly impossible. RDP is caused by a genetic mutation (ATP1A3) that often runs in families. Now Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers believe that same genetic predisposition might also be ...

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. – New optical imaging technology developed at Tufts University School of Engineering could give doctors new ways to both identify breast cancer and monitor individual patients' response to initial treatment of the disease. A five-year clinical study of the procedure, funded by a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, is now underway at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. The non-invasive technology uses near infrared (NIR) light to scan breast tissue, and then applies an algorithm to interpret that information. Differences in ...

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have discovered that the micro ribonucleic acid miR-214 plays a critical role in regulating ovarian cancer stem cell properties. This knowledge, said the researchers, could pave the way for a therapeutic target for ovarian cancer. The study appears in a recent issue of the The Journal of Biological Chemistry. According to the study's lead author, Jin Q. Cheng, Ph.D., M.D., senior member of the Molecular Oncology Department and Molecular Oncology and Drug Discovery Program at Moffitt, certain miRNAs can cause therapeutic resistance ...

Glenn D. Prestwich, Presidential Professor, Director of Therapeutic Biomaterials Center, and Special Presidential Assistant for Faculty Entrepreneurism of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Utah Will Give a Plenary Keynote Presentation on "Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine: From Bench to Business" at the 8th Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit (October 24-26, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA) Dr. Glenn Prestwich will describe the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Utah as well as describe a case study for commercialization of a university ...

It's the kind of socially hip development that makes CEOs sweat. The kind of thing that one person mentions, then another, then another—and before the world knows it, an entire business model goes the way of the dinosaur while a rockstar replacement arises. Red Box did it in the movie rental business. Now Robofusion is doing it in the yogurt business, albeit coyly. "That's not something we can comment on at this time," said a high-ranking Robofusion employee on the condition of anonymity. "Red Box is an amazing product. We are flattered to be compared ...

Kelsey McBride, president of Kelsey McBride PR, officially announced today that Paul Gillebaard, author of Moon Hoax, signed on for her agency's public relations services. Charlie Duke, the 10th man on the moon, recently read Moon Hoax and said "I finally got around to reading Moon Hoax. It was a fantastic read. I could hardly put it down. Some twists and turns in the plot that I didn't expect. Thoroughly enjoyed it." In Moon Hoax, China claims the moon landings never happened and they have proof. Losing worldwide prestige is not an option for the United ...

The pace is set for another great adventure at Cedar Run Horse Park. More than 100 riders are expected at the 5th Annual Cedar Run Hunter Pace, the park's season finale scheduled for Saturday, September 29, and there's still time to be part of the action, says co-ordinator Elizabeth McCowan. "We'll be accepting registrations up to and including the day of the event," said McCowan, encouraging riders and spectators alike to come out for the ride. "This is the perfect way to end another spectacular season at the park." What makes the event so special ...

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the Web.com WNB Golf Classic played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft in his driver. "The winner has been playing exceptionally well since turning pro earlier this summer," said Tak Yamada, President, Graphite Design, "This is his second victory in two weeks and we are pleased that he has chosen to play Graphite Design Tour AD shafts. We congratulate him on his victory." The winner came from five shots back, carding ...

Multiple Sclerosis is a devastating disorder robbing millions of their health, wellness and ability to have a fulfilling life. In addition to the millions that are stricken in the prime of their lives, children, as well as older adults are now being diagnosed with MS. Real answers for how to treat this complex disease from the traditional medical community are still lacking. MS patients often hear from the traditional medical community that drug therapy is the only real option for treatment, and have even faced hostility from medical professionals when exploring other types ...

Their long wait is finally over. BookWhirl.com, one of the leading frontiers of the self-publishing industry, finally launches its first line-up of publishing services. After announcing big plans for 2012, the company is now set and ready to release 20 publishing packages. "BookWhirl.com Publishing is a milestone for the company. All our publishing packages consists only the best features and to top that, we offer 100% royalties. It's what our author client deserves," announced Don Harold, Marketing Director. The entire month of September will be very hectic ...

Polymet Corporation, an industry leader in wire manufacturing for hardfacing, welding, and thermal spraying, will exhibit at the FABTECH trade show in Las Vegas, November 12-14, 2012. FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, and welding event, showcasing new developments in materials and equipment. The show is expected to have over 25,000 attendees and 1,100 exhibiting companies. Polymet is consistently an exhibiting member of the FABTECH event. After recently streamlining its industrial product line, Polymet is eager to utilize the show to market ...

GARTNER SYMPOSIUM/ITxpo, FL., 26 September, 2012 - XMPro Inc. today announced their participation in the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2012 as a Business Process Management Marketplace sponsor. After their recent label as a Cool Vendor* for BPM in 2012, XMPro will get an opportunity to showcase their acknowledgement and display their work around Intelligent Business Operations, a much deliberated theme recently unveiled by Gartner. Following last year's urge for CIOs and senior IT executives to re-imagine, rethink and reconsider what IT means and how it can be applied to the ...

Mineola, NY. September 25, 2012 - Michael's Pack, located at 220 East Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, has opened a brand new training facility and now has beginner, intermediate, and advanced group classes in progress in their Mineola location. There is a large amount of interest in these classes, so they have expanded to five classes already. "We will create a custom dog training package to meet every need," said Michael Schaier, the owner at Michael's Pack. "We even offer private, one-on-one training as well. I'm so confident in our classes, that I will ...

Web Cube, leading e-commerce and CMS platform, has announced that premier action sports footwear brand Osiris Shoes has signed with Web Cube to rebuild their e-commerce site. Osiris has selected Web Cube Enterprise as the platform of choice to fuel their ongoing e-commerce strategy. "As a lifestyle-driven action sports brand, Osiris Shoes needed a robust e-commerce solution that would deliver a unified brand experience across all their digital touch points," says Owen Nieder, Web Development Director for Osiris. "Osiris Shoes was too big to rely on the ...

Folsom fitness expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp (SWBC), Val Fujii, is proud to announce an expansion to service in El Dorado Hills. The boot camp will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30-6:30am and 9:00-10:00am inside Center Stage Dance Academy at 2203 Francisco Drive, #150. The first class will be held Monday, October 8th. To celebrate the new location, new members may attend the camp for two weeks for free. This time period works great for working women to start their days with an energetic workout before heading to the office and for stay-at-home ...

Oshyn Inc., (www.oshyn.com) an Enterprise Technology Agency with a reputation for delivering innovative business solutions and products for the web, mobile devices and emerging technology platforms, is pleased to announce that it is now a part of Sitecore Specialized partner network, specializing in Sitecore's Customer Engagement Platform (CEP). "We're very excited to be able to add this specialization recognition to our Sitecore offerings," said Diego Rebosio, Oshyn CEO. "We're big believers in the Sitecore platform and have seen firsthand how beneficial ...

Antonine Sisters School Ghazir went live this year with Skoolee, the school management software system produced and implemented by White Mountain Technologies. Antonine Sisters School Ghazir ended its past school year by using Skoolee to distribute report cards and promote its students. "Selecting a student information system (SIS) suitable for our school was a delicate task," reflected Ms. Amal Tannous, ASG's Program Director. "The selection of such a system is one step in a three-part process. The second part is ensuring that the SIS works for us on ...