As the US population ages, pain will become a fact of life for more and more Americans each year. Among the many causes of pain, osteoarthritis alone places a huge burden on the healthcare system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis, accounting for $185 billion in healthcare spending last year. TREATING PAIN ISSUES ON THEIR OWN In August 2010, Practicing Clinicians Exchange conducted a survey of NPs and PAs assessing their role in pain management, knowledge and competence in ...

The NC State Jenkins MBA program (http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba/) has been recognized by Forbes.com as one of the 10 most innovative school courses in the country for its Product Innovation Lab. The Product Innovation Lab, a practicum course in the MBA program's innovation management concentration, has been providing real world experience for graduate students since the course was established in 2002. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/97tV5e. QUOTES: "The Product Innovation Lab is one example of the real world approach that we take to our curriculum and student ...

Classes were breaking for lunch on Tuesday, October 12th and Virginia Commonwealth University's student commons area was stirring with students traveling to and fro. Suddenly, the song "I Like to Move It" from the hit movie Madagascar was blasted from hidden speakers and volunteer dancers descended upon the commons. The flash mob, organized by the MS Society's Central Virginia Chapter to raise awareness, lasted exactly four minutes and two seconds, as onlookers clapped, snapped photos with their mobile phones and joined in the dance. "Everyday MS stops people from moving. ...

Meditec, one of the nation�EUR s premier providers of online medical and legal support training, is proud to unveil the most up-to-date version of its Medical Transcription Training Course. The updated program now comes with a 15-month subscription to BenchMark KB. This much coveted subscription provides everything medical transcriptionist hopefuls need in order to make a lucrative career in the medical support field. Features of the BenchMark KB subscription include access to the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) Book of Style, Stedman�EUR ...

Woody Stoudemire, President of Gotham LLC, proudly introduces his Virtual Marketing services, which will enable business clients to benefit from marketing expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full time marketing director. "These challenging times call for innovative strategic and creative thinking," says Woody Stoudemire, owner of both X-Factor Web Marketing and Gotham Strategic. "Many companies can't afford a full-time marketing director, but they would gladly dial an expert for assistance if given the opportunity. To meet this need, we have launched http://www.MarketingGhost.com ...

2X Software today announced the certification of their product line as Windows Server 2008 R2 Certified. The "Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2" designation highlights software solutions meeting Microsoft compatibility standards and complying with recommended practices for the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. Solutions earning the Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2 designation also incorporate state-of-the art virtualization technologies, and have been rigorously tested by third party vendors. Microsoft periodically reviews Certified for Windows Server 2008 ...

As the British nights draw in and BBQs and flip-flops fade into distant memories, leading travel essentials provider, EssentialTravel.co.uk is urging customers not feel downhearted. To show them that a change in season is something to be celebrated, EssentialTravel.co.uk has launched an online countdown of the ten best places in the world to experience autumn in all its colourful glory. TOP 10 PLACES FOR AUTUMN FOLIAGE 10. Florence, Italy Visit the heart of the Renaissance during the last weeks of summer, as this enchanting city's trees turn from green to gold. ...

Dr. Kathleen Albertson, licensed (http://www.orangecountyacupuncture.com/)acupuncturist and herbalist, will speak at the Southwest Region of RESOLVE, " Paths of Hope" Expo. RESOLVE is a non-profit, support group for The National Infertility Association. The Expo is being held at the Long Beach Marriot on Saturday, November 13th from 8:30- 4:30 PM. Infertility is on the rise and this conference offers expert advice from the fields leading reproductive endocrinologists, therapists, complimentary medicine practitioners, attorneys, and donor and surrogacy agencies. Sixteen ...

Powwownow, the fastest growing free conference call provider, today announced the "Scariest Home Office" Contest to help home office workers and telecommuters make the most of their home offices. Between October 20 and October 29, U.S.-based home office workers can send in a photo of their "scary" office for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Office Depot. "Telecommuting and virtual work is on the rise - as evidenced by increased adoption of our free conference calling service - but we know that often, home offices are cobbled together with grandma's old furniture ...

The Coleman Institute, nationally acclaimed for its Accelerated Detox Technique and Naltrexone implant therapy for addiction treatment, announced today that it will open its seventh US location in Seattle, Washington. The new location, led by Dr. Michael Rosenfield of Emerald City Medical Arts, will bring Dr. Peter Coleman's premier detox and addiction treatment resources to the Pacific Northwest, including the state of Washington and the greater metropolitan areas of Anchorage, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These particular areas have long been affected ...

Libelium, a technology leader in wireless sensor networks, announces a new Smart Metering Sensor board for its award winning Waspmote platform. The new board extends the current features by supporting the measurement of the following key parameters: electric current, water flow, weight of materials and goods, liquid level, distance and displacement of an object. Applications include managing the usage of electricity & water, supply chain management and manufacturing. The European Union sees the widespread introduction of smart metering as vital in the reduction of energy ...

A recent study by the Journal of Consumer Research has revealed that advertisements of beauty products that showcase flawless skin and near perfect figures, may be contributing to a problem of low self esteem among women. It's not only women; media has managed to infiltrate the thoughts of everyone irrespective of their age. But rather than having to blame others for our problems, wouldn't it be great to find a solution for them .Children for example ,can be targeted at a young age and taught ways and methods to build (http://www.selfesteembreakthroughs.com/)self esteem, ...

Non-surgical anti-ageing treatments are becoming more and more popular as men and women of all ages look to combat the signs of ageing by restoring plump, taut and smooth skin. 1. Fine Lines & Wrinkes Fine lines and wrinkles most often appear when the face is moving. These can be treated with Botox and other anti-wrinkle products causing nerve endings which serve the muscles to freeze, thus minimising muscle contraction and diminishing the appearance of lines. A Botox treatment is completed within minutes and the effects will last 3-5 months. 2. Deep Lines & Folds Deep ...

Telehealth technology could save the NHS more than GBP70 million in the next two years by reducing hospital admissions. According to research carried out by award-winning industry leader Telehealth Solutions, one day in hospital costs the NHS about GBP230. However, patients with chronic conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) could be hospitalised for an average of 12 days, which could cost up to GBP2,500 per stay. If admissions were reduced by almost 90% among users of the Watford-based firm's portable HomePod, the NHS could GBP70 million across ...

Rich Enterprise 2.0 features tremendously improve employee adaptation, performance monitoring and idea management Bitrix, Inc. (www.bitrixsoft.com), a technology trendsetter in business communications solutions, introduces an avalanche of Bitrix Intranet Portal features to help HR executives achieve better results with more effective team management and employee engagement to cultivate staff loyalty, motivation and performance. Businesses are constantly searching for cost-effective ways to create more productive workplaces for employees and reinforce market positions ...

The eighth edition of the Salone del Gusto will focus on the theme of food and its territories: the things we eat, after all, are expressions of the earth, the climate and the abilities of the people who cultivate them. This year's Slow Food gathering will be held in Turin from the 21st to the 25th of October, and Bormioli Rocco will participate as both sponsor and exhibitor. The company will supply the glass tumblers and the wine tasting glasses for the Taste Workshops and Theatres, namely the spaces where wine producers, experts and distinguished chefs accompany the ...

WorksForWeb, a software development company authoring iAuto, iLister, and iRealty, has recently released v.5.1 of its products with a number of new features as well as multiple improvements and enhancements. A substantial block of new functionality covers a new section of user comments on listings and listing ratings. This is one of the key classified media features that enable active visitor participation and rapport, as well as enhance the overall classified website content base. Along with the ability to encourage visitor participation, the developers also came ...

IQPC is pleased to announce the dates for Acquisition & Divestiture North America Summit, taking place in Houston, Texas, 24-25 January 2011. Lucy Brennan, Conference Director says; "After several successful years in Europe it's finally time for us to launch the event across the pond. North America is one of the largest hubs in the Oil & Gas Industry after all, and it's where a large proportion of the big players are." Brennan continues; "A&D is a constant game changer for oil and gas businesses throughout North America and globally. With the deal market in ...

Today, SWEET SOUL RECORDS, parent company lifesound, Inc., officially announced that an agreement has be reached with their US-based partners, A&R Management, for distribution of "the diva to be," Amber Ojeda's debut album "Here I Am." Amber's music is vintage but with a modern flare, and her sultry and subtle vibrato is nostalgic of the 1930's and 40's. However it's her effortless ability to lace Jazz & Neo-Soul with Hip Hop undertones that will have even the biggest skeptics bobbing their heads in approval. You can also hear Amber's music featured on Style networks ...

Monitis Logs enables IT managers and system administrators to be alerted when critical issues arise during the course of standard system and application level processes. Monitis Logs is a web-based, real-time universal log analyzer which can collect, analyze and report any type of log files: - event logs from distributed Windows machines, - system logs from distributed Unix machines, - routers, switches, and other network devices, - application logs from Apache and IIS web server, - FTP servers, - MS SQL and Oracle database servers, - DHCP servers. Monitis ...

Today, five employees from International IT services provider, FDM Group, will be taking part in The Prince's Trust Himalayan Action Challenge to help change the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. Henry Duddy, Simon Jowett, Joey Gartell, Jon Taplin and Sergio Malatesta will each take part in a series of extreme physical and mental challenges in support of the vital work for The Prince's Trust. They will hike, bike and whitewater raft a 320km circular journey throughout the mountainous kingdom of Nepal in seven days, and be inspired by two of the world's ten ...

Total marketing spend rose by a modest but welcome 0.5% in Q3 of 2010, improving on the 4.6% decline in the previous quarter. The positive news echoes the experience of roadshow marketing specialists EMS during 2010, which the roadshow exhibitions business predicts will see it deliver record turnover and achieve a 15% increase on last year, as major brands continue to invest in its results-driven event marketing roadshows. EMS Managing Director Keith Austin echoed IPA president Roy Sutherland's observation that despite dips in spending in certain areas, event marketing ...

At the Annual Conference of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, October 23 - 26, 2010 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Booth # 208, DERMagic Skin Care for Animals (www.DERMagic.com) founder Dr. Adelia Ritchie, and Dr. Terry Sue Wright, holistic veterinarian, will offer insight and demonstrations on integrating DERMagic's proven products into a treatment plan for resolving skin conditions such as hot spots, dandruff and Alopecia X, as well as showcasing its effectiveness in post-surgical applications. "The DERMagic Skin Rescue lotion was ...

Performances and workshops galore are on the agenda at next month's Adelaide International Guitar Festival. The event, which is due to take place at the Adelaide Festival Centre between November 25th and 28th 2010, has been billed by the organisers as a chance to experience "the intense beauty of music created by global masters in the art of guitar". Intended to be a four-day celebration of "the world's most popular instrument", the occasion will treat cheap accommodation Adelaide guests to an array of shows curated by internationally-renowned guitarist Slava Grigoryan. Among ...

US hip-hop favourites Bone Thugs N Harmony are set to grace the stage at Brothers in Cairns towards the end of next month. Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone, Flesh-N-Bone and Bizzy Bone, who burst onto the scene in 1993 with their own unique style of fast-paced, harmonised rap, will play in the tropical north Queensland city on November 20th 2010. Fans who step out from their Cairns hotels to watch the show can expect to hear new material from the group's latest album Uni-5: The World's Enemy, as well as classic tracks such as Thuggish Ruggish Bone, Foe Tha Love ...