Boston (May 16, 2011) – Most degenerative diseases begin with a gradual loss of specific cell types that progresses, eventually leading to symptoms. For example, in type I diabetes, hyperglycemia commonly develops when approximately 80 percent of the beta cells in the pancreas are lost; in Parkinson's disease, motor dysfunction typically begins when neurons in a certain portion of the brain are decreased by 70 to 80 percent. Finding ways to stop early cell destruction is vital, but methods to do so have proven challenging because of limitations of models for early stages ...

PHILADELPHIA - Despite recent concerns that medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could increase the risk of cardiovascular events in children and adolescents, an observational study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and HealthCore Inc. finds they are no more likely to die from a severe cardiovascular event than those who do not take the drugs. The findings, published online in the journal Pediatrics, provide the first analysis of such events in a large population of children and adolescents receiving ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Monday, May 16, 2011 – A new discovery in mice by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center may one day allow doctors to spare some patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from toxic treatments, while also opening the door for new therapeutic research. AML, the most common form of acute leukemia seen in adults, is an aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the elderly. Despite years of research, outcomes for most patients remain poor, particularly for one subset of patients with a specific mutation of the FLT3 receptor. At ...

Climbing is possibly one of the riskiest things an adult tarantula can do. Weighing in at anything up to 50gm, the dry attachment systems that keep daintier spiders firmly anchored are on the verge of failure in these colossal arachnids. 'The animals are very delicate. They wouldn't survive a fall from any height,' explains Claire Rind from the University of Newcastle, UK. In 2006, Stanislav Gorb and his colleagues published a paper in Nature suggesting that tarantulas may save themselves from falling by releasing silk threads from their feet. However, this was quickly ...

MAY 16, 2011 – Critical new research has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth who experience high levels of school victimization in middle and high school report impaired health and mental health in young adulthood, including depression, suicide attempts that require medical care, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and risk for HIV. This is the first known study to examine the relationship between school victimization during adolescence – specifically related to sexual orientation and gender identity – with multiple dimensions of young adult ...

Innovative Hockey Recruiting and Hockey Scouting Service lets hockey players determine their own futures. Hockey Players, hockey recruiters, hockey scouts, hockey coaches, and hockey parents have discovered the best hockey recruiting and hockey scouting service on the Internet! But, if you have a short attention span, don't like to read through About Us and FAQs, and all you really want to know is whether PuckProspect.com is credible or just a scam, then just take note that a former NHLer recently signed up to become a Coach member to search for his possible 'Diamond ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The most lethal and sudden cardiovascular event can be the toughest for doctors to diagnose. But a study by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows new guidelines are effective for determining who's most likely suffering from an aortic dissection, which is tearing in the lining of the body's largest blood vessel. Aortic dissection lead to the sudden death of award-winning TV actor John Ritter in 2003, and brought the world's attention to a heart condition that few survive. The U-M study shows that with the help of an aortic dissection ...

Kailin Gow's first year with the EDGE, the edgy teen and young adult books imprint of Sparklesoup Inc., proved to be her stellar debut year in young adult edgy fiction. Winning seven awards in an open competition for publishers of any size - large or small from around the world, judged by book industry professionals, Gow's books won in six categories of fiction, beating out thousands of entries. Wicked Woods, Gow's bestselling young adult series about a mysterious small town at the edge of the woods and its inhabitants, won first place in overall Horror Fiction. Wicked ...

Back taxes owed to the state or IRS is a common situation which can lead to significant stress and even the ability of the IRS to garnish bank account or wages of the taxpayer if not resolved. Knowing this and expectedly overwhelmed because of it, Daniel (Green Island, NY) came to Blue Tax with $7,036 owed in IRS back taxes. The Blue Tax team sat him down, evaluated his situation, and got to work. The goal for Blue Tax was to keep this client out of collections throughout the process of resolution, with the ultimate goal being to successfully negotiate a Currently Non-Collectible ...

Blog Talk Radio's World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children with hosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Christopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with author Steve Cormey and illustrator Ronda Eden about their recent children's book, "The Brothers Foot". Steve Cormey has entertained the people of Grand County and Colorado for over thirty years. An award winning songwriter, he has written, produced and released six very successful CDs while playing an always full schedule of live performances. His background in Folk ,bluegrass, rock and traditional music ...

In an effort to increase brand exposure, KH II Public Relations today announced the launch of their newly designed and interactive company website, http://www.kh2pr.com. The easy to navigate website provides visitors to the site a comprehensive overview of the company, current clients, and upcoming company news. Additionally, visitors will have access to the business blog, Real Talk with KH II PR. "We are extremely excited about the launch of our new site," comments Kristen Hopkins, Principal Partner of KH II Public Relations. "In addition to providing ...

Dr. Jeanne O'Connell, MD, President of the Sylvana Institute and 3 Sisters Restorasis Skin Care announced today that her Company has contracted the services of award winning graphics arts firm dp Design to create the packaging and branding design for the international introduction of their advanced skin treatment regimen. "Our projects managing consultants, Duquesa Marketing, gave Diana Puppin and dp Design the highest recommendation", said Dr. O'Connell. "They have worked with dp Design on many prestige product launches and enjoyed excellent creative ...

Monarch School, a San Diego public K-12 school for children impacted by homelessness, is celebrating the announcement of Sheila Buska as the 2011 CFO of the Year for non-profit organizations in the county. The fifth annual San Diego Business Journal CFO of the Year Awards recognize the importance of chief financial officers and the role they play in the success of an organization. Buska joined Monarch School in 2003, as controller, and was promoted to CFO in 2007. Her fiscal responsibility, wise investments and effective new policies, led the school prosperously through ...

Yampu Tours announced they won a prestigious World Travel Award for being selected South America's Leading Tour Operator after an industry-wide voting process. Described as the 'Oscars' of the travel and tourism industry by The Wall Street Journal, the World Travel Award is one of the most coveted prizes in the travel business. Yampu Tours credits their loyal customers for the achievement and thanked voters at a red-carpet ceremony at Sandals Whitehouse, Jamaica last October 22. "Yampu Tours accepts this award on behalf of our faithful customers and the seasoned ...

Freedom Financial Network, LLC (FFN), and the nonprofit Glow Foundation are joining forces to provide students - especially those who will graduate next month - with six money tips they need to know. The two Bay Area organizations have teamed up to help low-income high school students bridge the gap to college with financial aid and advice. . "The Glow Foundation works with high school students from lower-income families - students who often have not yet had the opportunity to learn to manage their money," said Peter Kim, executive director of the San Francisco-based ...

Jahia, provider of Java-based open source CMS solutions, today announced free registration to the webinar, 'Create and Customize Your Applications in a Breeze'. During the 45-minute event, Jahia will introduce the beta release of Jahia 6.5, the first open source, Java-based Composite Content Platform based on the latest open source frameworks, designed to radically reduce implementation time and foster rapid development for businesses. Webinar guests will receive an exclusive live demonstration of the next generation web content management solution in real-time, learn ...

The host of TV 45 Orlando's flagship program says he's seeing better than ever following a visit to Hunter Vision. "I'm reading emails without my glasses and seeing clearly out the window, too ... it's just phenomenal," says Ken Mikesell, 59, who has hosted "The Good Life" since 1983. A staple of Orlando's Christian community, the 30-minute program helps viewers live healthier and grow in their spiritual journeys (www.tv45.org). Mikesell opted for "blended vision" 3D LASIK, a procedure that corrects near and distance vision by creating ...

Chronicle Graphics, publisher of the OnePager suite of project schedule presentation software, announced today that it has successfully completed Microsoft's Windows Compatibility Testing program and achieved the status of Microsoft Platform Ready for Windows 7. OnePager Pro, which is a Microsoft Project addin, and OnePager Express, an Excel addin, were tested using Microsoft's Windows 7 Software Logo Toolkit and were determined by Microsoft to have both passed. Both OnePager Pro and OnePager Express V4.0 make it easier for project managers and analysts to create ...

MS SQL Server specialist Totallysql.com has launched an exciting new range of products for developers, data analysts and solutions providers who are using MS SQL Server within their application architecture. These products extend the native functionality of the T-SQL scripting language through the addition of new functions, aggregates and types that enable advanced processing to be carried out within the database layer. "Carrying out processing within the database has a number of advantages over just storing the data there," said Managing Director, Charles ...

Rosedale Brick Oven Pizzeria, a Naples, FL restaurant, announces the debut of their new eBook, 10 Steps to Enjoying Traditional Italian Food in Naples, Florida. The eBook details everything that goes into creating the perfect Italian dining experience, from the right atmosphere to wine pairing and maintaining Italian traditions. The eBook also provides some very specific food suggestions with detailed descriptions of ingredients. Readers should prepare for growling stomachs and a strong craving for authentic pizza and Italian food after reading this eBook! "We are ...

HDS Insurance Services, PO Box 2530, Chino Hills CA 91709 is a dedicated insurance agency well said by the world. With years of experience and in-depth knowledge about all types of medical insurance this agency is helping several people in and around the country to select the best insurance packages. The company is happy to continue with professional consulting services for all types of employees working in small, medium to large firms. Apart from individual consulting services, the experts of HDS Insurance Services specialize in providing right health and medical plans ...

Expanded services are offered at the Emergency Care Center at Sharon Regional Health System, the most advanced emergency medical facility in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. This ultramodern center has more than doubled in size and offers highly specialized areas for the treatment of virtually every type of emergency situation. Special areas include trauma rooms, chest pain rooms (Mercer County's only facility for advanced heart attack care), an isolation room and the County's only hazardous materials decontamination room. Sharon Regional Health System also offers an EMS Educational ...

The CIO Finance Summit team announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Financial-i for the upcoming technology event, August 21-24, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Financial-i is a print publication that covers payments and cash management; trade and supply chain finance; securities and asset servicing; and business solutions. Readership includes senior executives within global transaction banks, corporate treasurers, investment managers, financial software vendors and market infrastructure providers. The CIO Finance Summit, a three-day event, ...

Face The Music, a business consulting group that uses music to bring employees to a higher level of engagement, will offer a free workshop to more than a hundred 4th and 5th grade Little Kids Rock students from the Bronx in order to support music education. Little Kids Rock is a leading nonprofit provider of free musical instruments and teacher trainings to public schoolteachers in New York and nationwide. Its curriculum focuses on teaching kids to improvise and compose original music - the only national, nonprofit music program to do so. Face The Music has been lauded ...

If the countless tweets, facebook updates and blog posts from Central Florida's skaters are any indication, Spohn Ranch's latest design/build project in Titusville, Florida is officially a hit! As skaters from throughout the region flock to the new concrete wonderland, word is quickly spreading about the park's innovative layout and use of unique features. California-based Spohn Ranch completed two larger, destination-style parks in Gainesville and Daytona Beach last year. With Titusville's park, they've continued the tradition of skateable landscapes with visually-striking ...