The increasing use of "narrative verdicts" by coroners in England and Wales may be leading to greater underestimation of suicide rates, warn experts on bmj.com today, based on ongoing research part funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Professor David Gunnell at the University of Bristol and colleagues from the Universities of Oxford and Manchester say changes are needed urgently to ensure the future reliability of national suicide statistics. Suicide accounted for 4,648 deaths in England and Wales in 2009. Official statistics produced by the ...

Bremerhaven, 6 October 2011. In the central Arctic the proportion of old, thick sea ice has declined significantly. Instead, the ice cover now largely consists of thin, one-year-old floes. This is one of the results that scientists of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in the Helmholtz Association brought back from the 26th Arctic expedition of the research vessel Polarstern. The ship arrived at its home port of Bremerhaven at about 7 o'clock this morning. Prior to that it had covered more than 11,800 nautical miles on its 16-week research voyage ...

Being badly affected will disease is something we lean to accept as we age. But how sad it is to notice our children become unwell because of disease . . . typically when the situation is preventable. Type 2 diabetes is one of the situations we all should take necessary steps to avoid our children to involve. According to the several reports we found to know that one in 36 children has suffered this disease and the percentage slowly growing. Taking essential steps of prevention is better than living Type 2 diabetes. Once children developed Type 2 diabetes seems a sign ...

AUSTIN, Texas—Chagas disease, a tropical parasitic disease that can lead to life-threatening heart and digestive disorders, may be more widespread in Texas than previously thought, according to research from The University of Texas at Austin. "We've been studying this for four years now, and this year the number of disease-causing insects is quite amazing," says Sahotra Sarkar, professor of integrative biology and philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin and lead author of a paper on the disease published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Endemic to rural ...

Enolsoft Corporation, a professional multimedia software developer, today is pleased to announce the release of updated YouTube Converter HD for Mac with support for downloading YouTube HTML5 videos on Mac OS X. Enolsoft YouTube Converter HD for Mac helps to download and convert YouTube videos (including YouTube HD and YouTube HTML5 videos) to all common video and audio formats such as AVI, WMV, MP4, 3GP, M4V, MOV, MP3, WMA, M4A and AIFF etc. By downloading and converting favorite YouTube HD videos to the formats they need, Mac OS X users now are able to playback YouTube ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Given the stakes of in vitro fertilization, prospective parents and their doctors need the best information they can get about the eggs they will extract, attempt to fertilize, and implant. New research at Brown University and Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island has found a way to see which genes each egg cell is expressing without harming it. As researchers learn more about how those genes affect embryo development, the new technique could ultimately give parents and doctors a preview of which eggs are likely to make the most ...

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month already in full-swing, TonerGreen.com, an online leader in American made, remanufactured printer supplies, will be doing their part in supporting the fight against breast cancer. From October 10-21, TonerGreen.com will donate 5% of every sale to breast cancer research. Every sale will help fund program services, research, public health education, treatment, screening and other services that will help to prevent breast cancer and to eventually find a cure. On top of the 5% donation, TonerGreen.com will also show their appreciation to ...

Civilized human cohabitation requires us to respect elementary social norms. We guarantee compliance with these norms with our willingness to punish norm violations – often even at our own expense. This behavior goes against our own economic self-interest and requires us to control our egoistic impulses. Innovative combination of methods In collaboration with Professor Ernst Fehr, Dr. Thomas Baumgartner and Professor Daria Knoch reveal the neuronal networks behind self-control in an article recently published in Nature Neuroscience. For the purposes of their study, ...

Where you live could play a larger role in health disparities than originally thought, according to a new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. They examined a racially integrated, low-income neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland and found that, with the exception of smoking, nationally reported disparities in hypertension, diabetes, obesity among women and use of health services disappeared or narrowed. The results are featured in the October 2011 issue of Health Affairs. "Most of the current health disparities literature fails ...

Dailydeals4you.com announces attractive discounts on two of the most sought-after Kaspersky products - Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky PURE Total Security. The website offers $15 off Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 plus an additional 10% discount. It also provides a whopping 30% discount on Kaspersky PURE Total Security. Dailydeals4you.com recognizes the need for top quality, yet affordable security software. The company has set itself a goal to search the market for any available discounts on Kaspersky security software and offer great deals for its ...

A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist has developed a partnership with colleagues in South Africa that is improving prospects for cattle breeders in that African nation--and could improve them for breeders around the world. Efforts by Mike MacNeil, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticist at the agency's Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory in Miles City, Mont., are designed to equip South Africa's scientists with better research tools to help cattle breeders and farmers in remote, underdeveloped areas. ARS is USDA's principal intramural ...

WASHINGTON – Children as young as 3 are likely to say that things made by humans have owners, but that natural objects, such as pine cones and sea shells, are not owned, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. "Determining whether an unfamiliar object is owned is very important because it shows us that young children can decide when they're allowed to take or handle something," said the study's lead author, psychologist Karen Neary, PhD, of Waterloo University in Canada. "This article provides the first evidence about how children ...

Jordan Executive Travel Service (JETS), as a member of Signature Travel Network, is now offering Food Network Travel guided vacations in Italy, France and Northern California. Launching in 2012 and open for booking, these tour packages complement the previously launched Caribbean and Mediterranean Food Network at Sea cruises. Food Network Travel's guided vacations will be operated by Trafalgar and have been developed in association with Signature Travel Network and Food Network to bring foodie clients on highly customized culinary land vacations as seen through the lens ...

Steatite Embedded are pleased to announce the next generation VIA EPIA-M720 Mini-ITX board. Featuring the VIA VX900 MSP, the VIA EPIA-M720 is an upgrade from the popular VIA EPIA-LN delivering DDR3 and SATA II support for greater performance, richer digital media and extended connectivity for embedded devices. Combining a VIA 1.0GHz C7 processor with the VIA VX900 unified all-in-one media system processor, the VIA EPIA-M720 delivers a highly optimized platform that boasts comprehensive HD video performance, HD audio and HDMI support in a compact, power-efficient package ...

DURHAM, N.H. – A technology commonly used to map the bottom of the deep ocean can also detect gas seeps in the water column with remarkably high fidelity, according to scientists from the University of New Hampshire and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This finding, made onboard the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer in the Gulf of Mexico, will lead to more effective mapping of these gas seeps and, ultimately, enhanced understanding of our ocean environments. The mapping technology, multibeam sonar, is an echo-sounding technology that surveys a wide, ...

Picking up where he left off in 2010, Aric Almirola has had a solid 2011 season behind the wheel of the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet http://www.jrmracing.com/ and is currently fourth overall in the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship points standings. "2010 was an outstanding year for DIRECTUS and what a great way to keep the momentum rolling for the 2011 SEMA show than to team back up with Aric," said Brad Chapple, DIRECTUS CEO. "Last year we were able to win the coveted SEMA "Best New Product" for Mobile Electronics, we had an excellent ...

WORCESTER, Mass. -- An iPhone app that measures the user's heart rate is not only a popular feature with consumers, but it sparked an idea for a Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher who is now turning smart phones, and eventually tablet devices, into sophisticated medical monitors able to capture and transmit vital physiological data. A team led by Ki Chon, professor and head of biomedical engineering at WPI, has developed a smart phone application that can measure not only heart rate, but also heart rhythm, respiration rate and blood oxygen saturation using ...

With the holidays just around the corner, families are looking for new ways to make the most of the season, while not breaking their budgets. International blog network, CitiesontheCheap.com offers one-stop, one-click access to some of the best deals, discounts and freebies available, to help make everyone's holiday season brighter. Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, and CitiesontheCheap.com features a separate listing identifying many of the freebies and deals offered to shoppers that day. In the past, deals have included free slurpees, ...

The Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG ) has announced a new professional certification program for Dynamics GP Users - The GPUG Certification Program. This certification program, offered through the GPUG Academy, is designed to recognize Dynamics GP professionals who demonstrate expertise in their particular role or focus area. The certification focuses not only on proficiency in using Dynamics GP, but also incorporates training and activities on role-based best practices, personal development, and other functional knowledge related to the specific role. The ...

A chemical component of the marijuana plant could prevent the onset of pain associated with drugs used in chemo therapy, particularly in breast cancer patients, according to researchers at Temple University's School of Pharmacy. The researchers published their findings, "Cannabidiol Prevents the Development of Cold and Mechanical Allodynia in Paclitaxel-Treated Female C57Bl6 Mice," in the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia. The researchers developed animal models and tested the ability of the compound cannabidiol, which is the second most abundant chemical found in the ...

More than 54% of all small business in the US are home businesses. That's according to recent US Census Bureau statistics, and recent studies show that the number is climbing with more than one million new solo entrepreneurs working from home in 2010. Paula Eder, a Solo-E.com Certified Expert, is celebrating this as part of National Home-Based Business Week (the third week in October). "Home-based businesses are everywhere in the US: urban, suburban, and rural settings alike. But even in this day and age, there are tons of misconceptions about people who work ...

University of British Columbia research shows that managers should keep team members connected and engaged to avoid workplace sabotage. Co-authored by UBC Sauder School of Business Prof. Karl Aquino, the study reveals that envious employees are more likely to undermine peers if they feel disconnected from others. "We often hear that people who feel envious of their colleagues try to bring them down by spreading negative rumours, withholding useful information, or secretly sabotaging their work," says Prof. Aquino, who conducted the study with colleagues from the University ...

New Rochelle, NY, October 6, 2011—Measurable changes in brain function and communication between brain regions may be a consequence of virus-induced injury during the early stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. These abnormalities and their implications in disease prognosis are detailed in an article in the groundbreaking new neuroscience journal Brain Connectivity, a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Diminished cognitive function will develop in about half of individuals infected with HIV, which may include deficits ...

Teen sensation Austin Powell has tons of fans worldwide. The world and all that it has to offer is his. The multi-talented teenager can sing, act and has a smile that won't quit. His newest single, "Hey Beautiful" has drawn critical acclaim not only from his legion of followers but from critics, as well. And with good reason. Not only does Powell have a great personality, but he's a terrific performer. Unlike other fabricated pop idols, Powell's talent is for real. And give Powell credit. He had a dream, pursued it and has never given up. From his starring ...

CorkSport is pleased to announce today, the release the new CorkSport 1999-2003 Mazda/Mazdaspeed Protege Skid Tray. This comes on the heels of a release early this month to add to the growing list of product offerings designed to enhance and improve Mazdaspeed 6 performance, with the Mazdaspeed 6 Rear Sway Bar. The CorkSport Mazda/Mazdaspeed Protege Skid Tray will provide solid protection against rocks and road debris and is designed to prevent damage to key components of the 1999-2003 Protege undercarriage. Made from 0.090" precision machined aluminum, the CorkSport ...