Dads who still haven't given up video games now have some justification to keep on playing – if they have a daughter. Researchers from Brigham Young University's School of Family Life conducted a study on video games and children between 11 and 16 years old. They found that girls who played video games with a parent enjoyed a number of advantages. Those girls behaved better, felt more connected to their families and had stronger mental health. Professor Sarah Coyne is the lead author of the study, which appears Feb. 1 in the Journal of Adolescent Health. "The surprising ...

In order for medical students to ultimately provide quality patient care medical schools should turn to radiologists to help them teach physiology, one of the core disciplines of medicine, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (www.jacr.org). Physiology is the science of the function of living systems. "It is vital that medical schools provide first-rate physiology education for their students. We believe that radiologists have an important role to play in teaching physiology, just as many currently do in the teaching ...

ATLANTA– February 1, 2011 – While the overall death rate for cancer continues to drop among African Americans, the group continues to have higher death rates and shorter survival of any racial and ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers. The findings come from Cancer Facts & Figures for African Americans 2011-2012, the latest edition of a report produced every two years by the American Cancer Society. The higher overall cancer death rate among African Americans is due largely to higher mortality rates from breast and colorectal cancers in women and higher mortality ...

VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION New research shows that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), with the largest prevalence seen in patients with concurrent connective tissue disease (CTD). Researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine evaluated vitamin D levels in 67 patients with CTD-ILD and 51 patients with other forms of ILD. Results showed the overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency was 38 percent and 59 percent, respectively. Those with CTD-ILD were ...

CHICAGO, IL – For years, sports medicine professionals have talked about youth pitching injuries and the stress the motion causes on developing bones and muscles. In a new, 10-year study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers showed that participants who pitched more than 100 innings in a year were 3.5 times more likely to be injured. "The study proved a direct link between innings pitched in youth and adolescent baseball and serious pitching injuries. It highlights the need for parents and coaches to monitor the amount ...

Potentially impacting future diagnosis and treatment of lupus, an immune illness affecting more than 5 million people worldwide, researchers at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech have likely uncovered where the breakdown in the body's lymphocyte molecular regulatory machinery is occurring. Rujuan Dai, research scientist, and her colleagues in the veterinary college's Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, have discovered a "common set of dysregulated miRNAs in murine lupus models." The research, which appears in ...

Three of the world's top lung associations have published a new international multidisciplinary classification of lung adenocarcinoma, the first revision to the classification in six years. The new classification is published in the February edition of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). "With the many rapid advances in lung adenocarcinoma affecting clinical, radiologic, pathologic, molecular and surgical aspects of this cancer, it was necessary to develop a new classification ...

High levels of circulating DNA may indicate faster progression of lung cancer and lower overall survival, according to a study published in the February edition of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). "Thirty-three years ago it was demonstrated that cancer patients presented more free DNA in the blood than healthy people, and further investigations confirmed that much of the circulating DNA in the patients with cancer derives from the tumor," said Rafael Sirera, an associate professor ...

Business owners worldwide can now purchase expert virtual assistant services from 365Outsource as the outsourcing firm adds this new service to its robust line of outsourcing services. The firm launched this after recognizing the staffing needs of the business community for affordable and professional services of a professional virtual assistant. Philippines based 365Outsource offers not only qualified, but also cost-effective administrative function solution for business owners everywhere. These services will include data entry, document management, proofreading, ...

Since it's conception, the Internet has hosted the introduction of many exciting improvements to its functionality and accessibility to make our cyber world travels a little more convenient. And if you are in need of printing services in Los Angeles, the launching of the new web site from Los Angeles based Axiom Designs continues this tradition. Making the client's and customer's needs the focal point in construction of the new site, Axiom Designs provides great information about its services and products in a fast and convenient user-friendly environment. Let's take a ...

In this webinar, a method will be presented which facilitates the calibration free use of in situ ATR-FTIR spectra for the production and control of qualitative supersaturation trajectories. Development and scale-up experiments are performed in a 100ml and 1L scale laboratory reactors. These lab reactor platforms, used in conjunction with Process Analytical Technologies (PAT), are used to develop and optimize the crystallization of both an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and benzoic acid. The use of this methodology for assessing and solving laboratory based tech ...

eCAFtech is a Taiwan company that focused on developing audience measurement in out of home digital signage industry. In January, 2011, eCAFtech has announced the new DS audience measurement solution DSVC-200 will be installed in Taiwan Carrefour for test. While retail marketing certainly isn't new to anybody involved with digital merchandising initiatives like touchscreen kiosks and digital retail signs, the advertising world at large traditionally hasn't paid a lot of attention to it, instead choosing to focus on mass-media like TV, print and radio. eCAFtech¡¯ ...

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Marrokal Design and Remodeling, in San Diego, California, 2011 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) in the Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration category, the Entire House Remodel category, and in two Residential Kitchen categories of its annual awards competition. Marrokal offers full-service design/build services and has served San Diego communities for over 30 years. "I am extremely proud of our accomplishments," says Gary Marrokal, President of Marrokal Design and Remodeling. "Our winning ...

Sidstone, Gray & Partners advisory business provides advice in connection with a wide range of strategic and financial issues that are typically of great importance to our Clients. Our goal is to continue to grow our business by fostering long-term, Senior-level relationships with new and existing clients as their trusted Advisor on strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and other financial topics. How to make money on the Stock Market - Large amounts of money can be made through the stock market, even with small amounts of money. But investing a small amount ...

Mark and Diane Weisbeck, the husband and wife international award winning sculptors, the only artists in the world to represent New York State in the Beijing Olympics, announce the introduction of two new 9/11 Memorial Sculptures on this year, the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Center tragedy, the two sculptures are part of a series. "Silver Clouds" and "Remembrance and Renewal" are elegant, uplifting and thought provoking sculptures which are suitable for public or commercial spaces, civic centers, international government bodies, or any communities wishing to honor ...

BHDP Architecture announces the addition of three new employees to support the continued growth and development of the firm. Rick Howard will be serving as Specifications Manager. He will be based in BHDP's Columbus office but will work out of the Cincinnati office regularly. Howard has more than 35 years of experience as a registered architect, writing specifications and performing field observations for a wide variety of construction projects. Kelli Sittason has been named Continuing Education Coordinator. She brings an extensive background in education and has ...

The Bees Awards - 1st international social media marketing awards - are pleased to announce the addition of three new leading experts to their 2011 world jury. John H. Bell Global Managing Director
360° Digital Influence | Ogilvy
USA Pushkar Sane Chief Digital Officer (North & South Asia)
Starcom MediaVest Group
Hong Kong Tom Eslinger Digital Creative Director
Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide
UK These professionals have been selected on the base of their expertise, the references they received from peers, their passion for social ...

In an effort to help the Carolinas' retirement industry more effectively utilize the Internet, William Nutt has created carolinaaging.com, a user-friendly resource for retirement community and geriatric service listings. Lists feature unprecedented comprehensiveness, allowing visitors to easily compare communities and services. Additionally, the site uses a blog, an e-newsletter and social networks to interact with seniors, their loved ones and industry stakeholders. Nutt graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in December 2009 and subsequently ...

The Spa celebrates all things "LOVE" for the month of February. Their unique line of Valentine's themed treatments and Babor products make a great gift for anyone's list. The Spa combines sophistication and romance for the perfect gift. It features multiple cost effective Valentine items that make unique and useful gifts for that special person in your life this season. Surprise your Valentine with a signature LOVE package ranging from essential customized treatments to personalized gift certificates. Choose from Decadent Chocolate Massage, Champagne Facial and ...

Runners can race to a new destination with the opening of the West ValleyâEUR s only running specialty store, Swift Feet, opening at the Village at Arrowhead Shopping Center, 20022 N. 67th Ave. The store will have a two-week grand opening celebration beginning, Friday, Jan. 28th. Prizes include a pair of menâEUR s and womenâEUR s Pearl Izumi running shoes valued at $120 each. Swift Feet offers a full line of performance running shoes, as well as technical clothes that wick away moisture from the skin, a full line of orthotics, medical products such as back supports and ...

A few months after its birth IamaSource is happy to be involved in a great event in the world of communication. A startup relies completely on crowdsourcing (literally rely on a crowd of professionals) to get a full brand identity process, from choosing the right name for its product to obtain a professional custom logo design to come up to the graphic design of website layout and brochures. IamaSource is the platform through which this complete dressing up of a new business image is happening. A real event that from the very first contest for the conception of the brand ...

JAFRA COSMETICS INTERNATIONAL, INC., a direct selling company based in Westlake Village, California and part of the German -Based Vorwerk Group unveiled today the new design for its JAFRA color line collection. JAFRA joined with HIRST PACIFIC LTD to redesign the lines structural and secondary packaging. In doing so, Hirst Pacific succeeded in elevating the brand across global markets. "Our mission was to develop a new contemporary expression of Jafra's color line that reflected a balance between science and nature; the brands core attributes. Initially focusing on the ...

DIRECTUS blindsided the automotive aftermarket industry with the release of the Prodigy One System at the 2010 SEMA show, winning the coveted "SEMA Best New Mobile Electronics Product" award for 2011. The Prodigy One system is the first multifunctional automotive grade device that brings navigation, safety, connectivity and entertainment into a vehicle, utilizing the capable Windows CE operating system. The Prodigy One allows users to have navigation, media and information source installed after the vehicle has been manufactured. The system integrates easily into many OEM ...

Gap Adventures (www.gapadventures.com) announced today the appointment of Carole Raulston Myer to the position of Regional Sales Manager, Southwest. Raulston Myer is the most recent sales professional to join the company, which is expanding rapidly in the United States. Based in Texas, Raulston Myer is responsible for the region that includes Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, and Texas. She is responsible for developing agent and strategic partner sales in her area and throughout the United States. "Carole has the passion and a great, diverse background - from ...

Music superstar Kylie Minogue is set to perform live in Berlin on Tuesday March 1st. The Australian pop princess will take to the stage at the O2 World as part of her Aphrodite - Les Folies Tour, which is due to call at venues across Europe before heading to Japan and the US in April. Fresh from the release of her 11th studio album Aphrodite last year, Kylie remains one of the most popular and successful performers in the world. As well as an awesome collection of chart hits spanning 23 years, the singer is known for extravagant live performances that often involve ...