DETROIT – The race of liver donors may affect recurrent hepatitis C in patients after liver transplant, according to a study by Henry Ford Hospital. "Patients receiving white cadaveric donor grafts had significantly more aggressive recurrent hepatitis C than those receiving grafts from African-American donors regardless of recipient race," says Matthew Moeller, M.D., gastroenterology fellow at Henry Ford Hospital and lead author of the study. "This difference was especially marked in African-American recipients and persisted on multivariate analysis." The study ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 – Researchers at the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have reached an early, but important, milestone in the quest to grow replacement livers in the lab. They are the first to use human liver cells to successfully engineer miniature livers that function – at least in a laboratory setting – like human livers. The next step is to see if the livers will continue to function after transplantation in an animal model. The ultimate goal of the research, which will be presented Sunday ...

Argeron's creations showcase a broad range of talent. From the wildly creative to the classically simple, this range often includes a much-appreciated touch of each designer's personality and is what clients have come to expect in their work. Argeron's founder, Samantha Howard, said: "I began this business 10 years ago with the sole purpose of providing excellent design services at reasonable prices, and it has become so much more than that. I now realize that we are providing something of great value and importance to each client: a designer that they can count on. Five ...

With more and more users switching to digital photography, photo loss instances due to accidental deletion or formation is becoming quite often. Despite of the fact that data storage technology progress has gone exceptionally far in just few decades, users are frequently observed deleting their own or other's photos accidentally and regretting for that later. But the news is that though you delete these photos from the media, but they actually seize to physically exist on the media till you overwrite it. Hence, there is always a good possibility that you can recover ...

Cardsshoppe.com, the leading online provider of customized invitations and announcements for special occasions such as baby shower invitations and birth announcements along with other special events such as holiday invitations. Special pricing on all baby shower invitations and other specialized announcements and cards have been announced. All products can be customized and personalized to fit anyone's needs for any event, at no additional expense. "Customers need to have exactly what they want without paying extra to create customized products. We have proprietary ...

Nature has provided this unique source which contains 72 known minerals, beneficial Bacteria, beneficial Fungus, and complex humic substances, including Humic Acid. When applied to your turf or landscape this product will enable 100% uptake of your fertilizer program as well as "out compete" or, suppress, Ferry ring, Anthracnose, Red thred, Brown spot, Snow mold, reducing the need to apply Fungicides. Its high carbon content and natural microbial presence will lower the frequency and consumption of water. All amendments & additives perform better when used in conjunction ...

The CIO Canada Summit team is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic partnership with Technology Digital and Business Review Canada. Both media sites are owned and operated by White Digital Media, a rapidly-expanding global media company and provider of a wide range of media products. Under the titles of Technology Digital and Business Review Canada, White Digital Media operates online magazines, websites, and daily and weekly newsletters with the help of a global network of staff members who provide company reports, breaking technology news, and original ...

The popularity of bathroom remodeling has followed this shift toward lavishness in a variety of ways. Homeowners have added hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms and other features to create more of a home spa where they can unwind at the end of a long day. According to DirectBuy of Orlando, the leading home improvement and furnishings club, that trend has led homeowners to take a closer look at the design of their new "living room." "It's quite natural that when you spend more time in a room, you're going to want it to be pleasing to the eye and functional—even if that room ...

After rapidly selling remaining Phase 11a homes at Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos, Brookfield Homes will release six new homes in Phase 11b this weekend, including two single-story homes. Located in the hills of San Marcos just east of Carlsbad, and with some homesites backing up to open space, Mahogany's one- and two-story homes range from 2,410 to 3,875 square feet. With three to five bedrooms, homes at Mahogany are priced from the $570,000s. The six new homes being released this weekend will include front-yard landscaping, granite kitchen countertops, ...

Brekeke Software, developer of SIP telephony software, today announced that the company has confirmed interoperability between Skype Connect 1.0 and Brekeke PBX. This new interoperability allows the users of Brekeke platforms to connect seamlessly with Skype users. Until recently, connecting Skype with any VoIP service required a third-party product, such as a gateway, in between them. Skype Connect now allows direct connection between Skype and SIP IP-PBX, which is usually installed as a business telephony system. Using Skype Connect, Brekeke PBX users can connect with ...

Kintz Plastics, Inc., a leading heavy gauge thermoformer, has been selected by Optiwind of Torrington, Connecticut, to produce covers for the vertical surfaces on Optiwind's innovative wind turbines. The Optiwind turbines are designed to harness wind power for mid-size commercial customers including schools, colleges, hotels, retailers, farms and municipalities. Unlike traditional wind turbines, the Optiwind turbines are compact, quieter, and will be built right on the site of the energy user. Optiwind turbines stand just under 200 feet tall and require a cover that ...

Irell & Manella LLP has successfully obtained lawful permanent residency for a young Chinese girl who was a victim of child trafficking. Irell attorneys Adam Goldberg, Trevor Stockinger and Mike Strub worked with attorney Sandy Chung and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), an organization that arranges for pro bono representation for children facing removal proceedings, to help the victim obtain a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status visa. This visa allows juvenile abuse victims who have entered the U.S. without inspection to apply for relief from deportation, and further ...

Eminence, KY - Oct 30, 2010 - ADogandTwoCats.com today officially launched their new online store offering unique, hard to find and unusual pet products for dog and cat lovers, all within one shopping experience. Charlotte Barnett and Sherry Watts, the creative minds behind the company, decided to create ADogandTwoCats.com, after not being able to find pet products they wanted for their pets all in one place. The company offers a variety of high end, high style pet products for dog and cat owners who share the company's philosophy of 'they're not just pets, they're family". ...

ABC's award winning television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition transforms the lives of struggling families with the gift of a beautiful new home. America's award winning charity The Original 1-800-Charity Cars transforms the lives of struggling families with the gift of a free charity car. This week the wish granting enterprises have teamed up to transform the lives of a struggling Florida family with the dual blessings of a beautiful new home and a critically needed car. "Working with the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition staff was inspirational" reflected Brian Menzies, ...

Toronto, October 29, 2010 — Gap Adventures is kicking off the 2011 Arctic cruising season by offering a special bonus to early-bird travellers. Passengers who book a spot on a selection of Arctic cruises aboard the M/S Expedition vessel by January 31, 2011, will receive a 25 per cent early-booking discount. "Our Arctic expeditions are unique experiences - from encountering rare mammals and birds to seeing first-hand the incredible deep beauty of towering icebergs," said Gap Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip. "We love changing people's lives with our trips and continue ...

Award-winning transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., is proud to support CONECT, one of the largest nonprofit member-based international trade organizations in the United States. The event is one in a series of strategic engagements for the software vendor. This year's CONECT Trade and 9th Annual Cargo Symposium, "Riptides of Change in International Trade and Transportation," will be held in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference will include in-depth panels of top industry experts discussing 100% Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Screening, Federal Maritime ...

mrs2be.ie are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for the Eircom Spiders 2010 awards under the "listings" category. The awards night takes place on November 18th in The Burlington Hotel, Dublin. This is the second time this year that the Irish wedding website mrs2be.ie has been shortlisted for an award. In October 2010, mrs2be.ie was also a finalist for "Best Facebook Page for a Business or Organisation" at the Irish Web Awards. "We're delighted with the news that mrs2be.ie has been shortlisted for an Eircom Spider award" commented Claire Malone, ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, CommTank, located at 84 New Salem Street in Wakefield, MA, is pleased to announce that they will once again be teaming up with the US Marine Reserve Corps to serve as a collection point for the upcoming 2010 Toys for Tots program. This marks CommTank's fourth year of participation in the program, which collects new unwrapped toys during October, November, and December each year for distribution as Christmas gifts to needy children. CommTank Project Manager Dan Hoag is hoping that local residents and businesses will pitch ...

BKD Technologies is pleased to present an informative webinar on what's new for Microsoft Dynamics GP Payroll and Human Resources. When companies need solutions and purchasing, implementation and support services second to none, BKD can design and implement effective solutions tailored to an organization's unique needs. Join BKD and Integrity Data for this free, educational webinar on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at 10 a.m. Central time to learn about new features and functionality in Microsoft Dynamics GP Human Resources and Payroll from Integrity Data. Terry Carlton, ...

Raleigh Little Theatre is pleased to present the latest performance in their Youth Series, Jungalbook, November 5-21. Jungalbook will be performed in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre and directed by Linda O'Day Young. As Edward Mast's first play for young audiences, this adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Books, embodies the spirits of loyalty, adventure, and betrayal found in the original stories. Jungalbook won a Distinguished Play Award from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education in 1991. Set deep in a jungle of India, Jungalbook tells the classic ...

The Made in Michigan Movement today announced the launch of the Made in Michigan Marketplace fundraising program. The free fundraising program is entirely Michigan-based and will allow Michigan schools, community groups and other organizations to raise funds while supporting the state's small business community. Designed by a former Michigan schoolteacher, the Made in Michigan Marketplace features a catalog including more than a dozen of Michigan's finest consumer products from businesses located around the state. "In the Made in Michigan Marketplace, I'm combining ...

Amadeus Consulting, a custom application development company, is now a Sitefinity ASP.NET CMS (Content Management System) partner. Sitefinity CMS platform powers over 6000 websites worldwide, including five sites Amadeus Consulting has developed for clients: Tundra Specialties, All Traffic Solutions, Flatirons Scuba and Travel and more. Sitefinity is a product of Telerik, a leading vendor for development tools that ASP.NET developers use for content management systems and user interface controls. To become a Sitefinity Partner, potential partners must prove their value ...

Brian Loew, CEO of Inspire, will be a featured speaker at the DTC 2010 Fall Conference, âEURœMarketing to the Digital Consumer âEUR" A Healthcare Perspective.âEUR The two-day conference will feature case studies and research on the latest in digital and social marketing trends for DTC (direct to consumer) professionals. LoewâEUR s presentation is titled, âEURœHow Online Patients are Transforming the Doctor-Patient Dialogue.âEUR A regular speaker at e-health and pharma marketing conferences, Loew recently spoke at Health 2.0 conference in San Francisco.The DTC conference, ...

Left handed Gibson Guitars are available at a great new internet shopping site dedicated to Left handed Gibson. This is good news for the southpaw who wants a great selection to choose from without having to sift through hundreds of products only o find a select few that meets his needs. Only a small percentage of people are left-handed, so it would make sense for internet stores to cater mostly to right-handed people. Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co, Ltd. was incorporated in 1902 and is responsible for many innovations in banjo, guitar and mandolin design. During ...

McGrath Medical, a medical hair restoration practice based in Austin, Texas, has expanded its practice to Dallas in order to meet patient demand in the area. Dan McGrath, D.O., is the medical director of McGrath Medical and a nationally recognized hair transplant surgeon. The new Dallas satellite office, located at 222 West Las Collinas Boulevard, Suite 1650, Irving, TX 75039, offers consultation appointments for patients seeking solutions to their hair loss. About McGrath Medical Dr. McGrath of McGrath Medical provides natural restoration of hair using the latest ...