A pan-European study of 755 gout patients found that prevalence of self-reported gout was highest in the UK (2.2%) and lowest in France (0.76%). French, German and British gout patients all had lower quality of life scores, and had significant work and social impairment compared to controls (p 2 years). Conclusions from an analysis of these responder patients suggests that subjects who have normalised their sUA after six months on pegloticase (8 mg every 2 weeks) may be able to experience a gap in therapy for as long as 167 days without losing subsequent responsiveness ...

The study of 15,766 patients with RA and 15,340 controls found that the prevalence of COPD was significantly higher in RA patients than healthy controls (8.9% vs 4.4%, p END ...

Bupa care homes' residents have their watering cans at the ready as they prepare to 'grow their own' for 'Community Crops'. 'Community Crops' is a Bupa care homes initiative which promotes the health benefits associated with gardening and growing your own fruit and veg. The project is being supported by young people involved with The Prince's Trust, who are linking up with Bupa homes, including nursing care homes, across the UK to help sow and grow the crops. Residents have also been inviting local schools and community groups to lend a hand with planting and ...

The results of the study conducted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) among 47 patients (26 yoga patients and 21 controls) demonstrate that patients who completed 12 sessions of Raj yoga** which is one of the gentler styles of yoga, combining exercise and breathing techniques showed significant improvements in disease activity scores (DAS28) of p=0.021 and health assessment questionnaire's (HAQ†) of p=0.0015. However there was no statistically significant improvement on the quality of life scale (QoL). "Most patients with RA do not exercise regularly despite the fact that ...

This study, which is one of the first of its kind, collated responses from rheumatologists (52% consultants) and obstetricians (94% consultants) on the subject of patient education on safe treatments for use during pregnancy, the existence of local guidelines on treating this patient population, and recorded HCP use of several individual drugs used during the pre-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding period. The survey results outlined variations around the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) with 32% of rheumatologists and 18% of obstetricians ...

The British study of 1,030 people compares the extent of bone mineral density (BMD)* loss – a common measure of osteoporosis – in two physical locations in the body. The results demonstrated that the mean BMD of the lumbar spine in patients with coeliac disease was significantly different when compared to the control group (1.79 (95% CI 1.32, 2.44)), however not for the femoral neck vs. control (1.52 (95% CI 0.86, 2.67)). "This is the first study that compares the extent of BMD loss at the lumbar spine and femoral neck in an age and sex matched cohort, and demonstrates ...

Results of a Chinese study showed that the HPV vaccine did not have significant effects on the number of disease flares or antibody measures in patients with inactive SLE receiving stable doses of medications after administration, and therefore was determined safe to use to prevent HPV in this group of patients. SLE, an autoimmune disorder, affects nine times as many women as men1 and studies have shown that the rate of HPV in this group is significantly higher than in the healthy population.2 Vaccination is therefore an important consideration in protecting SLE patients ...

For financial planning software developers, the United States has been a unique market in the world. With its aging population, large middle class and its complex income and estate tax laws, the United States has become the world's largest market for personal financial services and in turn the largest need for personal financial planning software. This demand has resulted in the United States becoming the market with the largest selection of personal financial and retirement planning software packages. Though there are a variety of financial planning software tools available ...

The results of a Dutch study of 300 patients demonstrated that 22% of patients with Sjögren's syndrome were classified as clinically 'alexithymic' (experiencing difficulty identifying and describing emotions) compared to 12% of healthy controls. Subsequent results of the study showed that higher levels of alexithymia were moderately correlated with worse mental wellbeing in both groups (Pearson's correlation* (r) &#8805; 0.32, p< 0.001), showing that there is a proven link between the two. Interestingly, in patients with Sjögren's syndrome, levels of emotion suppression ...

DALLAS – May 26, 2011 – UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are engaging the help of professional boxers and trainers to study whether a component in red wine and grapes could help reduce the short- and long-term effects of concussions. Researchers plan to recruit about two dozen professional boxers to take the neuroprotective compound resveratrol after a fight to see if it reduces damage to the brain after impact and helps restore subtle brain functions and connections via its antioxidant effects. If successful, researchers hope the results may be applicable not ...

Researchers have discovered that the ultraviolet (UV) light that causes the temporary but painful condition of snow blindness in humans is life-saving for reindeer in the arctic. A BBSRC-funded team at UCL has published a paper today (12 May) in the Journal of Experimental Biology that shows that this remarkable visual ability is part of the reindeer's unique adaptation to the extreme arctic environment where they live. It allows them to take in live-saving information in conditions where normal mammalian vision would make them vulnerable to starvation, predators and ...

SoloHealth (www.solohealth.com), a leading consumer healthcare technology company that develops and deploys self-service health screening and data kiosks, is excited to announce the addition of Charles (&quot;Chic&quot;) Leehan in the role of Director of National Accounts. Effective immediately, Leehan, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, will report directly to SoloHealth's VP of Channel Development, Rick Voight. In his new position, Leehan will oversee and manage relationships across national accounts to ensure SoloHealth's ...

To go along with a new look and decor on the inside, The Eatery is getting a new look online. &quot;The Eatery's web site has gotten a total makeover to help us connect better with regulars and with people who have not come in for a visit yet,&quot; said co-owner Cindy Gifford. The new site lists daily specials like Chicken and made-from-scratch Dumplings on Mondays and has a chef's corner blog for Don Gifford to share delicious recipes and some of the ways he mixes flavors to create savory lunch and dinner appetizers, entrees and desserts. The web site also features ...

Often when we think of social networking, we think of chatting to friends and family, and fooling around in social games that take up so much of our time. SocialGO doesn't believe that social networks should be solely limited to leisure activities, in fact the ability of social media networks to connect people across countries, cultures and social divides means that is only the beginning. That ability to connect people can have major impacts on how education can be accessed by people around the world. Connecting pupils to each other and to teachers through social media ...

According to the latest American Express Spending &amp; Saving Tracker nearly two-thirds of homeowners said they plan to invest in renovation projects this year, on average $3,400. That's considerably less compared with the $6,200 in 2010. More than half of them said they'll take on at least some of the work themselves. DIY or Not.com, a financial web site specializing in home improvement projects analyzes the cost of hiring a contractor compared with doing it yourself. The site, rated by CNNMoney.com as &quot;one of the 20 best money websites&quot; features 350 job costs ...

Global Cool Cities Alliance (GCCA) has formally launched to accelerate a worldwide transition to highly reflective, cooler, and healthier cities. Its mission is to advance policies and programs that increase the solar reflectance of our buildings and pavements to promote cool buildings and cool cities, and, most importantly, to mitigate the effects of climate change through global cooling. Commenting on GCCA, Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy stated that, &quot;the launch of Global Cool Cities Alliance is an important step. The U.S. Department of Energy is proud ...

Cruise tour operator Cruise1st has followed up its offer of a GBP50 gift voucher for customers signing up at the site with a batch of discounted cruise deals. Holidays to such luxurious locations as Turkey, New Zealand and Australia are all heavily reduced and can be investigated in more detail at the company website. Current deals from reputable companies such as Thomson, Norwegian Cruise Line and Cunard are all showcased clearly at the top of www.cruise1st.co.uk, giving customers a great deal of choice when it comes to cheap cruises. No matter the kind of cruise ...

Ugam Interactive has released the newest version of its Competitive Intelligence Solution, PriceTrac. Used by the world's largest retailers and brands, PriceTrac provides a systematic method of tracking competitors' pricing, promotions, and product assortments. Highlighted in this latest release is the &quot;Watch List&quot; feature. This new addition to PriceTrac allows the user to identify, track, and define alerts on specific products within their own or competitors' assortment. These alerts on Key Value Items can be based on business rules defined by each individual ...

The US shale gas market has seen great success over the last ten years following the coupling of hydraulic fracturing methods with horizontal drilling. The growing volume of domestically produced natural gas from shale sources in North America has driven other areas of the world into investigating their own shale gas producing potential. This has created a shale gas market with considerable opportunity for profound growth. The latest energy study 'The Shale Gas Market 2011-2021' (available on ASDReports.com) examines this vital sector and its prospects over the next decade. ...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced an agreement to introduce the Third Year Program with seven merchant marine schools in the Magsaysay Institute of Shipping (MIS*1) in Philippines. The move is aimed at cultivating seafarers who support high level of safety standards in vessel operations. MIS selected new Filipino seafarers from among third-year students at merchant marine schools, and gave them one year of training on MOL's training ship and other MOL-operated vessels. The new program will bring forward selection of new seafarers ...

So often small business owners find it challenging to identify and employ dependable people with skills to perform at high levels with any longevity. And when they do, they must stay competitive to keep them working. Ironically, the employment rate is still hovering around 8.8% according to United States Department of Labor and that is down from 2010. However, it stands to reason that there are people seeking jobs. Lisa Thomas, Success and Leadership Coach, recently delivered a keynote address to local businesses and potential employees at a business and opportunity ...

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have had their piece of the fame pie. It is time now for newer formats of social networking for specific niche in the society that encourages the art of handmade crafts. A dedicated social networking hub for crafts seemed like a good idea to the owner of the website, James Dillehay, a craftsperson himself and the writer of nine books and a savvy internet marketer. It has been said that art is a tryst, for in the joy of it maker and beholder meet - Kojiro Tomita appropriately stated a befitting line that describes Craftsu.com. James found the ...

Cosworth Group has applied its expertise in high performance engineering to develop a real-time monitoring system to assist turbine operators in making effective decisions to maximise output and profits. Cosworth Output Maximisation System (OMS) is a novel solution for wind turbines that combines comprehensive capture and logging of control and environmental data with Cosworth's innovative torsional vibration sensing, neural network and predictive analysis capabilities. The result is a unique and high-quality approach to data logging and reporting that enables more ...

WHAT OTHERS SAY: &quot;Billy Boy - this is the greatest musical yet&quot; Daily Telegraph. &quot;Brit Musical of the decade has arrived&quot; Daily Express. &quot;Billy's a whizz! He'll lift your spirits, make you cry and send you home high with hope&quot; Daily Mail. WHAT IS GOING ON: A funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. This original story captured the hearts and minds of the world when the movie was released in October 2000. Nominated for 3 Oscars and 13 Bafta awards this poignant ...

If recent studies are to be believed, millions of hours a month are lost through employees accessing social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. Is this a friend or foe to business and how can it be avoided? Having advised a large call centre recently, it is evident that Facebook can be used to undermine an employer's reputation. A disgruntled employee with an axe to grind had set up a Facebook group with a title that would make Mary Whitehouse blanch. Needless to say, it was directed at the company. This is a common occurrence and a number of businesses ...