PASADENA, Calif. -- The use of multiple medications is associated with increased severity of erectile dysfunction, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published online in the British Journal of Urology International. This study surveyed 37,712 ethnically diverse men from Southern California and found that men taking various medications are likely to have more severe ED. This was part of the California Men's Health Study, a multiethnic cohort of men ages 46 to 69 who are members of Kaiser Permanente in California. Information about medication use between 2002 and ...

New research reveals that patients with epilepsy who were treated for extended periods with older generation antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) may be at increased risk for developing atherosclerosis, a common disorder known as hardening of the arteries. According to the findings now available in Epilepsia, the journal of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the vascular risk is significantly associated with the duration of AED monotherapy. While the majority of epilepsy patients have good results with treatment, more than 30% of patients continue to have seizures ...

Workplace violence is a serious issue in New Jersey and across the country. Recently adopted federal guidelines attempt to address the problem more comprehensively than in the past. In September 2011, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency responsible for setting and enforcing standards for workplace safety, issued a directive entitled Policies and Procedures for Investigating and Inspecting Incidents of Workplace Violence. The new directive sheds light on how widespread the problem of workplace violence has become, identifies particularly ...

New technology now makes it possible to collect 'near real-time' data about whether people are having any side effects from vaccination. By studying people who received the 2009-10 swine flu vaccination in Scotland, researchers showed that this rapid reporting can add another layer of safety to future vaccination campaigns. In addition, the data collected revealed no significant safety issues in patients exposed to the vaccine. The project's report has just been published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. In 2009, the UK Government recommended that some ...

A recent study has found that PROMETAT, a popular but controversial treatment for methamphetamine addiction, is no more effective than placebo in reducing methamphetamine use, keeping users in treatment, or reducing cravings for methamphetamine. The study was funded by Hythiam, the company that owns the PROMETAT protocol, and is published online today in the scientific journal Addiction. Methamphetamine, also known as meth, crystal meth, or ice, is the second most abused illicit drug in the world (cannabis is first), with 15-16 million regular users. The United States ...

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed a law requiring large trucks registered in New York City to have convex mirrors on the front of the vehicle. Cuomo believes the convex mirrors will help truck operators see pedestrians or other objects directly in front of them in order to provide improved safety for pedestrians. The new law is meant to eliminate blind spots for larger vehicles. Trucks with a maximum weight of 26,000 pounds will be required to add the crossover mirrors. The law has been discussed several times in the past, but finally got the boost it needed ...

Beer could stand up alongside wine regarding positive effects on cardiovascular health. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by Research Laboratories at the Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura "Giovanni Paolo II", in Campobasso, Italy. Both for wine and beer the key is moderate and regular drinking. The research, published today on line by the European Journal of Epidemiology, using the statistic approach of meta-analysis, pooled different scientific studies conducted worldwide in previous years to achieve a general result. This way it has been possible to examine data ...

Every year, there are children across the UK who wake up on Christmas morning with nothing. Foresters UK, part of the international financial services organization, is proud to once again sponsor Bauer Radio's Cash for Kids Christmas Toy Appeal in 2011 to help keep the Christmas dream alive for these less fortunate children. The Appeal which runs across the Magic Radio network and also Kerrang and Wave 105 FM, is supported by Foresters and asks people to buy an extra toy or present and drop it off to a collection point or make a 'virtual' toy donation on line. The toys ...

Sky Vegas, the renowned casino experts and hosts to an emporium of online casino games, are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new slot game: Superman. America's most famous superhero has landed at Sky Vegas this week; bringing with him a brand-new slot game that promises to take the casino world by storm. Superman can be played absolutely free via the games demo mode, however for real thrills and excitement, players can log in and enjoy the games 'real play' mode, which offers fabulous cash prizes (up to GBP100,000 on just one line) and rewarding bonus rounds! This ...

Administrative Systems Inc (ASI), a provider of financial software and services for benefit disbursements, today announced that Phillip Aja has joined the company as a Senior Account Executive. Reporting to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jim Peterson, he is based in Philadelphia and is responsible for sales of ASI software and services in the Eastern United States. With over 30 years of financial software experience, Mr. Aja has a proven track record of selling financial software and services to banks, trusts, and financial services companies. He was most recently ...

According to a study conducted by NAR (National Association of Realtors) shows that 53% of all residential transactions were made by foreign buyers from March 2010 to March 2011 surging $16 Billion in the last year. Tamborrel Properties has proven to bring the most foreign national buyers to The Woodlands and understands that a powerful marketing campaign must be implemented to sell homes. LUIS TAMBORREL, broker/owner of Tamborrel Properties, an Award-Winning Real Estate Agency located in The Woodlands, Texas that specializes in new home buyers and offers a unique system ...

Smart Gadget Insurance, is almost certain to come up with a great deal on insurance for it. Check it out for yourself just by clicking on the link and browsing under some of the tens of gadget headings. Most of us have amassed huge personal collections of gadgets. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some might get more use than others. Some we absolutely depend on. Whatever the status of your own collection, though, it's almost certain to be worth a small fortune - and if one of them gets broken, is lost or stolen - it's a fair bet you're going to miss it. So, insurance ...

Noeeva, the mobile wedding planner platform, launched the initial release of its iPhone app, allowing brides to plan and bring their entire weddings with them at all times on the popular smartphone, for free. About Noeeva for iPhone Noeeva's first product is a comprehensive mobile wedding planner app, currently available for Apple's iPhone and iPod devices, that combines a mobile marketplace with planning tools and a social sharing platform. Noeeva's initial release features: - A Photo - Save the date tool to share the engagement to popular social networks - ...

In these difficult financial times, small business owners are hit particularly hard when it comes to acquiring and maintaining the technology required to effectively operate their business. With the ever-increasing financial risks from spam, phishing attacks and other email-borne threats, email security is no longer a discretionary purchase, even for the smallest business. However, email security is traditionally expensive, with costly pricing models formulated for the enterprise space. Small businesses, often with fewer than 10 employees, find themselves in the position ...

For children whose parents were called to serve their countries before they were born, there can be a lot of unanswered questions on both sides when they are reunited. Award winning Singer/Songwriter Marny Duncan-Cary explores those questions with her compelling book and accompanying music in Who's That Man?, now becoming a staple for schools and military families across Canada. "It would be wonderful if Remembrance Day was more than just 2 minutes of silence to remember those lost. It's a good time to open the lines of communication between generations and acknowledge ...

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today a new partnership with the Association of American Voices to engage with people across the world through music. Known as American Music Abroad, this people-to-people exchange will feature a wide variety of American musical genres through international cultural exchange initiatives that will reach more than 40 countries around the world during 2012 and 2013. The Department of State and the Association of American Voices will create a series of month-long, multi-country cultural ...

OSHA is giving a webinar that reviews its new enforcement procedures for investigating workplace violence incidents. The webinar in being hosted by the Alliance Against Workplace Violence and presented by ePanic Button, a PC-based distributed alert system company. OSHA Enforcement Procedures for Investigating Workplace Violence Incidents will be held on November 16 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST. The speaker is Mikki Holmes, program analyst in OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Supervisor in the Office of Federal Agency Programs. Ms. Holmes serves as the OSHA ...

Vegetables aid in weight loss, boost immune function, fight cancer, and support joint, digestive and heart health. They are miraculous gifts to human wellness. Despite the body's craving for the rich nutrients, most Americans don't eat enough leafy greens. Powdered greens open the door to easy, potent vegetables for even the finickiest eaters, and are now available online at LifeFoodStore.com. Would you know, or admit, if your diet suffered from a vegetable deficiency? Consumers tend to think that dietary guidelines are directed at others, not themselves. However, ...

TITUS, a leading provider of security and compliance solutions for email and documents, today announced it has been selected by DSM for classification and protection of their corporate documents. DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, will be using TITUS Classification for Microsoft Office to provide classification at the user-level to educate, raise awareness and prevent data breaches among their employees. "With over 22,000 employees in various locations around the world, we needed a tool that would help employees securely ...

Southwest Solutions Group, the exclusive representative for Spacesaver Corporation in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee, now offers LogiTag RFID technology inventory management products to the healthcare industry through a new Spacesaver/LogiTag partnership. The agreement provides LogiTag's Smart Cabinet, Stockbox, and LogiTrack materials management tracking systems for medical supplies. "The LogiTag product line is a natural fit alongside of our healthcare storage solutions. The LogiTag product will allow medical staff to spend more time with ...

Green Garage, a Colorado-based comprehensive car care and repair center, opened the doors of its Denver and Boulder garages. "We feature sustainable automotive products and employ a variety of unique car-care options — including the use of pulse plugs instead of antiquated spark plugs and filling tires with nitrogen instead of air," said Green Garage CEO Ryan Ferrero. "Our approach makes our customers' cars more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient." The two Front Range locations plan to differentiate themselves from other comprehensive ...

Web Tennis 24 is pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved website: http://www.webtennis24.com. The site features a new design with a fresh look, and is more focused on the users' needs. The new website offers high quality tennis tactics and strategies, explained in their graphic presentations, so that every player can master them when facing their opponents, and win. More than 80% of the site content is video based. This means that members can easily understand all the tennis tactics and strategies to use in a tennis game. Members have full access ...

The Orchard Street favorite, Snack Dragon Taco Shack, has happily been awarded a beer and wine license by the New York State Liquor Authority. With an undeniably delicious menu that has something for everyone, even vegans, the beloved late-night taco shack has heard echos of "Can I have a beer?" since its inception and they're finally ready to say, "Yes". The perfect compliment to everyone's favorite taco shack, the addition of alcoholic beverages include Modelo Especial, El Presidente, and Tecate beers served ice cold, as well as, new age tropical ...

The online tool is simple and intuitive. It lets skip expensive training or acquiring design skills. Go to the website and create a custom template by means of drag-and-drop or select a ready-made card style. Add text and images, apply optional decorative elements. Thus, a standard name tag production from scratch to print takes a few minutes for a novice user. Anna Kovaleva, MakeBadge CEO, comments: "Unlike other pricy desktop badge making software, MakeBadge is a totally free online alternative that a small team will surely afford. It was a challenge for us to ...

Hot Shot Beverage Company welcomes Danny Fineman as their new General Sales Manager. Danny Fineman has worked in the beverage industry for nearly twenty years. His previous experience includes working with companies such as Sam Adams and Gold Coast Beverage. His years of corporate branding and marketing experience will no doubt prove highly beneficial to the Hot Shot Beverage Company brands. "We're very excited to have Danny on board," said Partner, Jim Guistolisi. "I think that he is going to bring a knowledge and expertise to our brands that will ...