Despite the formula being recommended in public health guidelines set out by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, the new study, published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found there was no benefit in using hypoallergenic (partially hydrolysed whey) formula to prevent allergies in high-risk infants up to seven years of age, compared to a conventional cow's milk based formula. The trial, which is one the largest to test the effect of hypoallergenic baby formula, involved 620 infants and assessed whether using the formula ...

Around the country -- in states including Maine, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Colorado -- legislators have proposed sweeping changes to the workers' compensation benefits system. These reforms have been presented under the guise of reducing operating costs for businesses to draw employers to the state and keep local employers happy. However, the proposed changes could severely limit the workers' compensation benefits available to deserving injured workers. Lawmakers claim that the changes they offer are only designed to thwart people trying to take advantage ...

Premier Surfaces, an Atlanta granite countertops fabricator with additional locations in Alabama, is organizing a series of company-sponsored fundraisers to benefit Dylan, the two and a half year old son of a Premier Surfaces employee. Dylan, who has been diagnosed with Tubeulour Sclerosis, suffers from seizures caused by two tumors in his brain. The tumors were removed through surgery on July 8th, and Dylan is expected to remain in the hospital for several weeks of recovery. The money raised by the Atlanta countertops company will help to cover the family's extensive medical ...

What if, instead of waiting days or weeks for a cast to be produced and prosthetic dental implants, false teeth and replacement crowns to be made, your dentist could quickly scan your jaw and "print" your new teeth using a rapid prototyping machine known as a 3D printer? Researchers in Iran explain how medical imaging coupled with computer-aided design could be used to create a perfect-fit blueprint for prosthetic dentistry, whether to replace diseased or broken teeth and jaw bone. The blueprint can then be fed into a so-called 3D printer to build up an exact replica ...

Milan, Italy, July 14, 2011 – Brain damage can cause significant changes in behaviour, such as loss of cognitive skills, but also reveals much about how the nervous system deals with consciousness. New findings reported in the July 2011 issue of Elsevier's Cortex demonstrate how the unconscious brain continues to process information even when the conscious brain is incapacitated. Dr Stéphane Simon and collaborators in Professor Alan Pegna's laboratory at Geneva University Hospital, studied a patient brain damaged in an accident who had developed prosopagnosia, or face ...

Philadelphia, PA, 14 July, 2011 - Whether we choose to accept or fight it, the fact is that we will all age, but will we do so successfully? Aging successfully has been linked with the "positivity effect", a biased tendency towards and preference for positive, emotionally gratifying experiences. New research published in Biological Psychiatry now explains how and when this effect works in the brain. German neuroscientists studied this effect by using neuroimaging to evaluate brain engagement in young and old adults while they performed a specialized cognitive task that ...

Business Monitor International has announced the release of its newest report, which examines the state of the industry infrastructure in Greece. This is currently a turbulent time for Greece's economy, as there have been protests about tax rises, job losses and a number of strikes at power plants. The impact of fluctuations in the infrastructure market is likely to be felt in Greece's construction industry which is currently struggling to cope with reduced demand for its services. Business Monitor International's report covers all the major areas of the infrastructure ...

Business Monitor International has released its latest report examining the state of the food and drink market in Russia. BMI provides reports covering various sectors and geographic locations, and key food and beverage trends. This report is its latest signification product release for Q3 2011. The BMI reports on food industry trends are designed to enable manufacturers and suppliers, grocery retailers, consultants, policy makers and regulatory organisations to identify international growth opportunities, evaluate risks and opportunities in global food, drink and ...

Tesco has teamed up with its Uniform Embroidery Service Team to give away embroidered school uniforms to every child at two lucky primary schools in time for the start of the new school year this September. As one of the first choices for mums and dads to purchase their children's school uniform, Tesco knows that value for money as well as quality are important factors in selecting school uniform, which is why Tesco sells both quality items and its value range online throughout the year. In 2010, Tesco launched its School Embroidery Service online at tesco.com/clothing ...

Guoman and Thistle Hotels have announced that as a result of a dedicated three month fundraising activity drive, the group has raised over GBP100,000 for the hospitality careers charity Springboard. As a charity helping young, unemployed and disadvantaged people find sustainable careers within the hospitality and leisure sector, Springboard's values are close to Guoman Hotels and Thistle Hotels' own regarding developing and strengthening talent - the two have worked closely together to set people on their way to long and vibrant careers within the industry. Guoman ...

Today, incentiBox (www.incentibox.com) announced the public launch of its incentivized sharing platform, offering a 3-month free trial to businesses that sign up before July 31st, 2011. After an exclusive partnership with Clear Channel Radio managing social media promotions for celebrity meet & greets, incentiBox is now opening its platform to businesses that wish to use social media and "incentivized sharing" to increase sales and brand awareness. Over the last two months, incentiBox has completed several social media-based marketing campaigns for popular ...

Florida's small to mid sized Hispanic businesses are driving the economic recovery. As entrepreneurs and business owners struggle with the impact of a tight credit crunch, FSHCC is helping educate Hispanic entrepreneurs and business owners about alternative finance options. One alternative option is, Accounts Receivable financing. FSHCC Proudly welcomes FACTOR KING, LLC. as an Access Florida Capital partner, one of the leading Accounts Receivable financing companies in the US. Access Florida Capital is a free, business finance guidance program, offered by Florida State ...

DivanBeds.org.uk is pleased to introduce its line of divan beds and mattresses. Their exclusive selection features over 100 different styles, ranging in all sizes from twin to king. They are available in a wide variety of colours and styles to match any decor. In addition to this exciting news, Divanbeds.org.uk has announced that they will be expanding their customer service capabilities to include the social networking sites Facebook and Twitter. This will make it easier and more convenient than ever for them to interact with their web-savvy customer base, and allow ...

Canada's only private school for personal trainers, On the Edge Fitness Educators, has a specially designed program that allows individuals to pursue and obtain certification in personal training no matter what their schedule. In addition, On the Edge has established relationships with businesses throughout the government, private and corporate sectors that enable the school to assist its students in gaining employment after completion of their program. CEO Donna Hutchinson has experienced monumental success in finding employment for her students and does not see that ...

In today's cautious society a customer may become apprehensive about making a purchase from a website they have never used or hiring a service they have never heard of. To help remove some of a consumer's skepticism Customer Trusted , was launched. Customers view various web sites to see who is offering the best deal, best price and more bang for the buck. Customer Trusted was created to enhance the relationship between businesses and its customers. Customer Trusted is a third-party verification seal that's easy to recognize and easy to access, letting consumers get ...

Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Academy announces that it has developed a new multi-robot example for the LEGO MINDSTORMS system. The system uses the NXTBee, an x-bee based radio system adapted for the Lego Mindstorms system by Dexter Industries. The project demonstrates swarm robotics, a cutting-edge field of robotics research that coordinates many small robots to accomplish larger tasks. Researchers write: "We all know that the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT and ROBOTC are a powerful combination. Together they are able to perform advanced tasks such as PID auto-straightening, ...

What: Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2011 is kicking off the 3-week summer festival at Nathan Phillips Square. The NOON HOUR launch showcases the many events that will entertain and energize Toronto. Speeches. Musical performances. Dance troupes and dancers in Mas costumes. Calypso singers. Soca music. Pan orchestra. Why: Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an important tourism event. It annually brings hundreds of thousands of tourists into the city. This year, the parade route is being changed!! Announcement on Tuesday. New Media Partner to be announced. ...

South Bay Ballet, located in Torrance, California, announces Regina Park Suh has been invited to dance as a guest company member with Sacramento Ballet for the 2011 - 2012 season. During the last two years, Park Suh has trained exclusively with Diane Lauridsen of Lauridsen Ballet Centre and Artistic Director of South Bay Ballet, and during the same time has been a senior company member of South Bay Ballet. Park Suh graduated from Kirov Academy of Ballet in 2004 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in World Arts and Cultures from UCLA in 2008 to broaden her view and ...

The Greater Raleigh-Durham Chapter 105 of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) has again received high honors in IREM's Chapter Star Recognition Program. The Chapter was formally recognized for achieving Five Star Status at the IREM Awards Event and Dinner at this year's Leadership and Legislative Summit held on April 11th in Washington, DC. IREM Chapter 105, which serves the greater Raleigh and Durham area, was recognized for a variety of initiatives it undertook in 2010, while under the leadership of Chapter Immediate Past President, Tracey Johnson, CPM. ...

As a leader in BOTOX injections in Atlanta, SHAPE Med has recently received Diamond level provider status from Allergan, the maker of BOTOX Cosmetic, that recognizes the extensive experience Dr. Mark McKenna and his qualified medical staff have achieved. Only 2% of practices nationwide are afforded the diamond distinction. According to Dr. Mark, the success and prestigious distinction SHAPE Med has received is due to their pursuit of the most advanced treatments and technology, and their customized approach to each patient's aesthetic goals. Dr. Mark and his medical ...

Reimer has more than 25 years of experience in the global personal protection equipment industry. For the past 15, he has been president of the fall protection division of Dalloz and senior vice president of the height safety group within Sperian Protection and Honeywell. Reimer has a long history as a strong advocate for height safety and the expansion of fall protection standards including serving as a board member on the International Safety Equipment Association. "Joe's background in fall protection and drive toward true globalisation makes him an ideal leader ...

The resource guide goes into multiple ways to ensure the right company is being hired. There is also a comparison list on the top three recommended sites. Visitors are encouraged to share their review of what company they chose and how good or bad their experience was with that expedite service. The following are more examples of the information provided there. - How someone who is about to go on international travel can weigh their options and not waste money depending on how soon their vacation is. - The importance of hiring a company that has a reliable tracking ...

As part of its corporate philosophy of "giving back" to the communities they serve, Kids 'R' Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Georgia have partnered with The Brian Jordan Foundation to raise funds for all children throughout the state. Officials from both Kids 'R' Kids International and the Brian Jordan Foundation have organized a three-day "Bowlathon" at area Brunswick Bowling Lanes, July 12, 13, and 14, encouraging children who attend summer camp at Kids 'R' Kids schools to enlist sponsors as they enjoy a special field trip. Former Atlanta Brave ...

After the inaugural NJRVDA Fall RV Expo exceeded attendance and sales forecasts, the New Jersey RV Dealers will host their second Annual Fall RV Expo at the First Energy Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies affiliate Lakewood Blue Claws, once again October 7 through October 9, 2011. The NJRVDA discovered that in today's economy, power in numbers is the way to go with RV shows. With an increased awareness and budget, this association is determined to make this event the best of its kind on the East Coast. Association president Walter Hynes states that the opportunity ...

Contractjobs.com is pleased to announce its new leading CV Search and Match database (CVSM), hosted by Madgex. CV Search and Match utilises the highest quality search technology, offering a more convenient and accessible experience for contractors and recruiters compared to other CV database platforms. Contractjobs.com recognises that contract and freelance professionals require quick and accurate access to job opportunities that are applicable to their skill set. Madgex's CV search and match offers time effective alternatives by allowing web based CVs to be directly ...