Rose Rand Wallace Attorneys, P. A. (www.rrwattorneys.com), recently welcomed Tim Carraway to its expanding legal team. Carraway will focus his practice in workers' compensation and civil litigation while operating from the firm's Raleigh and Wilson offices. Carraway has demonstrated a solid work ethic. After earning his undergraduate degree at Barton College, he served as a law clerk in workers' compensation, criminal defense, and civil litigation, while also attending the evening program at the North Carolina Central University School of Law, where he earned his Juris ...

Voluntary industry reductions in salt content and taxation on products containing salt in 19 developing countries could reduce the number of deaths each year from cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 2-3 per cent in these countries. The preliminary data presented today at the World Congress of Cardiology are the first findings from a new report from Harvard that will be published later this year. The study set out to assess the cost-effectiveness of two interventions - voluntary salt reduction by industry, and taxation on salt - in 19 developing countries, that represent ...

Advances to the field of dentistry have allowed dental specialists to offer their patients a chance at maintaining a bright and healthy smile for a lifetime. Even with these amazing treatments and services though, a startling numbers of Americans continue to struggle with tooth loss at an overwhelming rate. With studies continuing to stream from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one Los Angeles dental implants dentist is warning all residents about the chances of tooth loss and some of the serious risks associated with gum disease and tooth decay. Single ...

A 25 per cent increase in high blood pressure screening in 19 developing countries would reduce the number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and deaths that occur each year by up to 3 per cent in these countries. The preliminary data presented today at the World Congress of Cardiology are the first findings from a new report from Harvard that will be published later this year. The study found that around 900 million people in developing countries have high blood pressure but that only one-third are aware of their disease. Moreover, only 100 million of these people ...

Scientists have found why a certain type of bacteria, harmless in healthy people, is so deadly to patients with cystic fibrosis. The bacterium, Burkholderia cenocepacia, causes a severe and persistent lung infection in patients with CF and is resistant to nearly all known antibiotics. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic disorder characterized by a buildup of mucus in the lungs and other parts of the body, and various types of lung infection are responsible for about 85 percent of deaths in these patients. The Ohio State University researchers have determined that B. cenocepacia ...

University of Illinois researchers will report this week that new research shows how soy protein could significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese patients by partially restoring the function of a key signaling pathway in the organ. Hong Chen, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Illinois, will present her team's findings at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, held in conjunction with the Experimental Biology 2012 ...

Anyone that has been recently looking into ways to restore, straighten, or brighten their smile may find that it is going to require multiple dental services or treatments in order to achieve the appearance of their dreams. This is why Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands, is now offering complete smile makeovers with a lineup of the most advanced and effective treatments in the world. No matter the amount of time that one dedicates to brushing, flossing, and even taking regular trips to the dentist for preventative treatments, a smile is not always going to be exactly ...

What does lemon pan sauce chicken have to do with biochemistry and molecular biology? If you ask the students in Joseph Provost's class at Minnesota State University Moorhead, they'll tell you that successful execution of the dish requires the Maillard reaction, a chemical process that's responsible for the flavors and colors in a variety of food, including toast and maple syrup. In Provost's class, students are asked to do what would be unthinkable in a traditional science course: eat the results of their experiments. "There are a few universities that teach this ...

Renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's artwork is explored from a medical humanities perspective in a workshop entitled "Frida Kahlo – The Forgotten Medical Student." Dr. Fernando Antelo, a surgical pathologist at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, created the workshop out of a desire to talk about science and health in a manner that would interest students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic strata. Dr. Antelo's abstract entitled "An Opportunity for Recruitment into the Health Sciences Using Art - A Medical Humanities Perspective of Frida Kahlo" will be presented ...

Tall, with dark-green pointy leaves, the neem tree of India is known as the "village pharmacy." As a child growing up in metropolitan New Delhi, Sonia Arora recalls on visits to rural areas seeing villagers using neem bark to clean their teeth. Arora's childhood memories have developed into a scientific fascination with natural products and their power to cure illnesses. Now an assistant professor at Kean University in New Jersey, Arora is delving into understanding the curative properties of the neem tree in fighting the virus that causes AIDS. She will be presenting ...

A researcher at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)/San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) will present findings this week on a new potential vaccine carrier that he hopes will extend the shelf life of and aid in the stockpiling of critical vaccines. U.S. Army Maj. Jean M. Muderhwa is slated to present at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Experimental Biology 2012 meeting on a microemulsion he developed and that has been found to be both stable and a good candidate for delivering a variety of antigens. His findings will be presented at the American Society for ...

One of the most severe and devastating charges that a driver can receive behind the wheel is a DUI. These violations can lead to a lifetime of strife for those that walk out of the courthouse with a conviction, but when a DUI is enhanced to a felony charge, drivers are going to be in for a legal situation that should never be undertaken without a DUI specialist by their side. This is why DUI attorney in Malibu, Amir Soleimanian, is now offering his services to all locals that have recently been charged with a felony DUI and are in need of legal representation. Driving ...

SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2012 – Atmospheric oxygen facilitated the evolution and complexity of terrestrial organisms, including human beings, because it allowed nutrients to be used more efficiently by those organisms, which in turn were able to generate more energy. However, as we find out more about how oxygen molecules work inside the body, more attention is being paid to their not-so-good effects, and researchers are seeking ways to thwart them. A number of environmental factors -- such as pollution, cigarette smoke and radiation -- can turn the oxygen molecules found ...

A smile is not something that anyone is ever going to want to have to worry about. All individuals want to be able to smile with confidence. Unfortunately, many may still avoid regular trips to their dentist due to time constraints or anxiety over dental treatments. This is why Northridge dentist, Dr. Arami, and Dr. Ariz are now utilizing i-CAT technology in order to make checkups as quick and seamless as possible. Those that avoid their regular dental checkups are going to be putting themselves at risk for a number of serious oral health issues. These include anything ...

San Diego, CA — Amid the steady drumbeat from nutrition experts and others to consume a healthier diet – particularly one rich in fruits and vegetables – there often is a bias to eat more of the fresh variety for optimal nutrition. But is fresh always best? Not necessarily. Dr. Cathy Kapica, PhD, RD, adjunct professor of nutrition at Tufts University, and Wendy Weiss, MA, RD, both with Ketchum Global Health and Wellness, conducted a market-basket study comparing the cost of obtaining key nutrients from canned, fresh, frozen and dried varieties of common foods. The study ...

SAN DIEGO— Heart failure is the most common cause of death throughout the world, typically the result of chronic high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. As a result, research efforts have focused on an array of approaches aimed at preventing and treating high blood pressure. Recently, Japanese researchers examined the utility of an anti-hypertensive drug, moxonidine, which acts on the imidazoline receptors in the cardiovascular center of the brainstem. They found, using an animal model, that the drug can improve heart function and survival independent of its effect ...

SAN DIEGO — With more than 1.7 million people sustaining a traumatic brain injury each year, the need to identify processes to limit inflammation and subsequent damage is critical. Approximately 275,000 people are hospitalized annually with traumatic brain injury, leaving 85,000 with long-term disabilities and taking the lives of more than 50,000. More than 5 million people live with disabilities caused by traumatic brain injuries, often the result of car accidents and falls. Direct and indirect costs exceed $75 billion. Dr. Joshua Gatson, Assistant Professor of Surgery ...

Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a method of assisting nerves damaged by traumatic accidents to repair naturally, which could improve the chances of restoring sensation and movement in injured limbs. In a collaborative study with Laser Zentrum Hannover (Germany) published today (23 April 2012) in the journal Biofabrication, the team describes a new method for making medical devices called nerve guidance conduits or NGCs. The method is based on laser direct writing, which enables the fabrication of complex structures from computer files via the ...

A research car which monitors our concentration, stress levels and driving habits while we're sat behind the steering wheel is being used to develop new technologies to support older drivers. The Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University, UK, have converted an electric car into a mobile laboratory. Dubbed 'DriveLAB', the car is kitted out with tracking systems, eye trackers and bio-monitors in an effort to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to identify where the key stress points are. Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key ...

A small minority of today's university students don't use email and others are confused by the array of technologies available at universities. Yet many students couldn't bear to be without their mobile phones and find themselves distracted by social networking sites during study. These are the some of the findings from research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) into how today's generation of students use technology. The research, led by Dr Christopher Jones of the Open University, surveyed and interviewed over two thousand first year students ...

Researchers from New York University and the Max Planck Institute in Stuttgart reveal how protons move in phosphoric acid in a Nature Chemistry study that sheds new light on the workings of a promising fuel cell electrolyte. Phosphoric acid fuel cells were the first modern fuel cell types to be used commercially and have found application as both stationary and automotive power sources. Their high efficiency as combined power and heat generators make them attractive targets for further development. In the cell, phosphoric acid functions as the medium (or "electrolyte") ...

National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and their colleagues in China have described a rapidly emerging Staphylococcus aureus gene, called sasX, which plays a pivotal role in establishing methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) epidemics in most of Asia. Senior author Michael Otto, Ph.D., of NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says these findings illustrate at the molecular level how MRSA epidemics may emerge and spread. Moreover, their study identifies a potential target for novel therapeutics. MRSA is a leading cause of severe infections ...

The removal of skin cancer is a necessary and often life-saving procedure. There are several types of skin cancer, many of which can turn lymphatic before spreading to other areas of your body if not taken care of promptly. Because skin cancer is caused by exposure to UV rays, the face and neck are frequently impacted by these growths. Great care is taken by your surgeon when removing skin cancer. This is in an attempt to minimize any damage to surrounding, healthy tissue, and to help ensure your cancer removal does not disfigure your features more than necessary. However, ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Through a combination of atomic-scale materials design and ultrafast measurements, researchers at the University of Illinois have revealed new insights about how heat flows across an interface between two materials. The researchers demonstrated that a single layer of atoms can disrupt or enhance heat flow across an interface. Their results are published this week in Nature Materials. Improved control of heat exchange is a key element to enhancing the performance of current technologies such as integrated circuits and combustion engines as well ...

On April 13, 2012, Judge Joseph R. Goodwin issued orders identifying Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for the transvaginal mesh MDL actions against manufacturing giants Johnson & Johnson, American Medical Systems, Ethicon and Boston Scientific. Select attorneys from across the country have been appointed to serve in committee and other leadership roles to coordinate the prosecution of injury claims arising from transvaginal mesh devices manufactured by these entities. Attorney Joseph A. Osborne of Babbitt Johnson Osborne & LeClainche has been selected to serve as ...