DENVER – Parents who give young children prescription painkillers should take extra care to make sure they give just the right amount. What they may be surprised to learn, however, is that the dose given to them by the pharmacy could be too high, according to research to be presented Saturday, April 30, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver. Researchers from South Carolina identified the top 19 narcotic-containing drugs prescribed to children ages 0-36 months who were enrolled in the Medicaid program from 2000-2006. For each of 50,462 outpatient ...

Heaven Las Vegas has won the Sybarite award as the Best Off-Premise Swingers Party Promoter. The award was presented by HedoOnline founder and Playboy TV hostess Lola Bastinado. "Off-Premise" promoters are one of the most complicated categories in the adult industry, as these are non-facilities based, professionally licensed event production companies who establish relationships with multiple bars, restaurants, hotels, resorts and locations where they host both semi-private and exclusive takeovers for the swinger community. The Sybarites annually recognize these ...

DENVER – Video games controlled by the player's breath can encourage youths with cystic fibrosis to use techniques that can help keep their airways clearer, according to a study to be presented Saturday, April 30, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver. Cystic fibrosis, one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults, causes mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. To clear mucus from the airways, patients must do breathing exhalation maneuvers called "huffing" several times a day. Many children, however, ...

DENVER – All adolescent females who show up in the emergency department (ED) complaining primarily of lower abdominal pain and/or urinary or genital symptoms should be tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to the authors of a study to be presented Saturday, April 30, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver. Previous studies have shown that when adolescents seek treatment for symptoms suggestive of an STI, they are not always tested, partly because health care professionals may not be aware of the risk of STIs in these ...

DENVER – When adolescent females visit a pediatric emergency department with complaints that may signal a sexually transmitted infection (STI), white youths are less likely to be tested than blacks, according to a study to be presented Saturday, April 30, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver. Researchers, led by Carolyn K. Holland, MD, MEd, previously found that pediatric emergency medicine physicians are less likely to ask adolescent white females about their sexual history than black adolescents. Their next step was to determine if there ...

DENVER – Babies born to obese mothers are at risk for iron deficiency, which could affect infant brain development, according to a study to be presented Saturday, April 30, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver. In nonpregnant adults, obesity-related inflammation hinders the transport of iron through the intestine, increasing the risk of iron deficiency anemia. When a woman is pregnant, iron is transferred through the intestine to the placenta, but it is not known how maternal obesity affects newborn iron status. Fetal iron status is important ...

DENVER – While it may be years before the health effects of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are known, a new study shows that fetal exposure to a chemical found in crude oil is associated with an increased risk of congenital heart disease (CHD). The study, to be presented Saturday, April 30, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver, also showed that babies who had been exposed in utero to a chemical found in cleaning agents and spot removers were at increased risk of CHD. Environmental causes of CHD have been suspected, and animal ...

Polaris Software Lab Limited (POLS.BO), a leading global Financial Technology Company today announced a strategic investment in IdenTrust, a global leader in trusted identity solutions recognized by global financial institutions and one of the premier providers of digital identity authentication services to several key banks, United States federal identity programs as well as supply chain markets. This strategic investment will mark Polaris' entry into the cloud computing space for Financial Technology solutions. IdenTrust Inc. was founded in 1999 by a group of financial ...

Immix Cloud, the latest generation of Cloud-based IP monitoring solutions, is being announced to UK and European users at IFSEC 2011. Immix Cloud is an innovative new IP-based solution that allows security events to be remotely monitored from any location and makes user services available through mobile devices including iPhone, Android-based mobile phones and the latest tablet computers such as the Apple iPad. Developed by SureView Systems, the leading provider of video-based automation platforms for the security alarm industry, Immix Cloud can be seen on a number ...

The first day of spring has come and gone and Oxford based driveway repair and sealing company, A-1 Sealcoating would like homeowners to know that now is the best time to have their driveways repaired. After the harsh winter that New England (and most of the United States)endured, driveways are in need of protection against summer weather and another busy winter. A1 Sealcoating, serving Southbury 06488, suggests performing driveway sealing every two years to prevent the natural decay and oxidation of asphalt. Over time the elements can wreak havoc on driveways. Sun, rain, ...

Mental health is becoming a bigger and bigger problem for individuals and government alike. However, many people are turning to more spiritual methods of healing for depression and anxiety. There are ways to cure depression that don't involve medical treatment, but which open us up to the healing power of the soul and help us to change us from within. Conventional western medicine suggests that depression is best treated with drugs. Alongside this, there is a growing understanding that hypnosis, meditation and other non-medical tools are also incredibly useful. However, ...

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that it will exhibit at the upcoming Haggin Oaks Golf Expo April 29, April 30 and May 1, 2011 at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, California. Graphite Design will display its complete line of products on the driving range at the Expo. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the latest Tour-proven products including the new G series shaft which is slated for a June 1 introduction and the recently introduced Tour AD DI - Deep Impact Hybrid shafts and ...

Golden Gate Fields is tipping its hat to the Kentucky Derby and wants to see your hat, too. Post a photo of your best hat on our Facebook page and you could win a day at the races at Golden Gate Fields on Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 7. In celebration of the big event, Golden Gate Fields will offer Kentucky Derby coverage in a party atmosphere that will be one of the best events in the Bay Area. Entering the Golden Gate Fields Kentucky Derby Hat Contest is simple. Between now and May 1, Simply "Like" Golden Gate Fields' Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/GoldenGateFields, ...

Richard P. Brown, MD, and Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD, integrative mental health experts, will be speak at the 11th Annual Women's Health and Fitness Expo at Tech City, Kingston, New York, Saturday, May 7, 2011. Dr. Gerbarg, a featured speaker on the Main Stage from 8 am to 9 am, will discuss "Natural Treatments for Women: PMS, Sexual Function, Pregnancy, Fertility & Menopause" including wellness solutions from the award-winning book she co-authored with Dr. Brown and Dr. Philip Muskin, How to Use Herbs, Nutrients and Yoga in Mental Health Care (WW Norton). Dr. ...

Amzini announced today that they are making their extensive tools to explore and compare social networks freely available for public use. Amzini's detailed information and multiple search options make over 900 of the best social and collaborative communities accessible. This resource provides people with a means to discover where others like them are spending their time online and provides businesses with immediate access to highly active and targeted communities of potential customers. Social communities on Amzini are suggested by the community and are each evaluated ...

Roaring Penguin Software Inc., the e-mail filtering experts, makers of the acclaimed CanIt-PRO, CanIt-Domain-PRO and Hosted CanIt anti-spam solutions, announce the availability of CanIt Archiver, an e-mail archiving and e-mail business continuity software program for small business. CanIt Archiver automatically archives e-mail and makes it available from anywhere via a web-based user interface, making it an ideal tool for e-mail business continuity. In the event that your e-mail server disappears, it is comforting to know that you will be able to read your e-mail. Archiving ...

With levels of voter turnout for the last two Canadian elections reaching all-time lows, there's reason for everyone to be concerned. In an effort to counter this trend, artists in particular are being encouraged to increase their level of political participation this election and Edmonton artist and poet Corey Hamilton is proud to be part of this movement. Artists in particular have a vested interest in actively participating in the civic process. In recent years arts funding across the country has come under heavy fire. With $45 million having been cut from arts across ...

Never before has there been an easier way to target problem areas of the lower body. Fitness Experts Mandy Gibbons and Joey Atlas, have teamed together to promote obtainable goals through a Lower Body Makeover webinar that speaks directly to you. The exciting part is the way that this program is being offered. A free video webinar is now currently open to women and men that have found past exercise programs too lacking in results. Exercises that address a certain body area IS possible through the proper training and commitment, as you will find out from this professional ...

The 22nd annual America's Family Pet Expo, hosted by the World Pet Association (WPA), returned to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., April 15-17. The pet expo featured stage shows, educational experiences with more than 1,000 animals, shopping, pet experts and family-friendly entertainment. Additionally, America's Family Pet Expo donated 134 booth spaces to local shelters and rescue organizations, which resulted in the adoption of 682 animals, breaking last year's record of 668 animals. The number of adopted pets included 563 dogs, 88 cats, 12 rats, ...

4 of their brands represent 5 of the leading growth industries according to a recent article published by MSN and Career Builder; Security (Patrol Services International), Language and Accounting (Listo Tax Solutions), Home Health Care (CareMinders), and Automotive (Mike's Master Mechanics). Patrol Services International bridges the gap between "rent-a-cop" style security and law enforcement officers. Patrol Services International specializes in security, security patrol, prisoner transport, money transfer, personal protection, civil standby, and other related ...

Farella Braun + Martel LLP has awarded its annual Diversity Scholarship of $5,000 to five first-year students at Bay Area law schools, totaling $25,000. The recipients are selected based on academic accomplishments, commitment to serving the community and financial need. "We are thrilled to give back and assist this worthy group of law school students. The Diversity Scholarship is a way that our firm promotes diversity in the legal profession while also assisting deserving students," said Jennifer Peneyra, Farella Braun + Martel's recruiting and diversity manager. ...

Photography tours to the Peruvian rainforest capture the hidden world of the Amazon with high resolution images. PeruPhotoTours has teamed up with Cognisys Inc. to ensure that tour participants come back from the jungle with incredibly detailed images of insects, hummingbirds, frogs, and other rainforest creatures. The rainforests of the Peruvian Amazon harbor some of the highest biodiversity on the planet. However, much of this jungle life is composed of small insects, amphibians, birds, and other creatures whose tiny stature poses challenges to detailed photography. ...

On May 14, 2011, Bids4Cheap.com will donate all proceeds to the American Red Cross, which is currently supporting and advising the Japanese Red Cross in the aftermath of the catastrophic Tsunami event. Your bids will impact the lives of hundreds of survivors that were affected by hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and fires, as well as improving current conditions to hundreds of the victims. What is Bids4Cheap.com? Bids4Cheap.com is an online Penny Auction site where you can win high end items such as an iPad 2 or a Kindel for the change you carry around daily. The glory ...

Farmington Hills, MI (April 6, 2011)—Comfort Dental Spa will offer free iPads to new patients who schedule smile makeover appointments at the Michigan International Women's Show. Any new patient who schedules an appointment at the Comfort Dental Spa booth will receive one free iPad. Patients will receive their iPads after they pay in full for services totaling $2000 or more. The event will take place from April 28 through May 1, 2001 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. This female-focused event features businesses from around the Novi area. Comfort ...

Today, Superhotnerds.com officially announces its presence on the Web catering to the niche market of women and men who are nerdy on the inside but hot on the outside. This blog contains snarky and witty rants about life stuff, raves about unique, wacky and innovative products, has a Super Hot Nerd of the Month, Q & A's with famous Super Hot Nerds (coming soon) and an ongoing list of "You know you're a Super Hot Nerd when...". Creator and editor of Superhotnerds.com, Maria Losch, realized she is in fact a "hot nerd" when her spokes model girlfriend, ...