Leading podiatrist in Brooklyn, Dr. Michael Perlstein, has created the opportunity for patients to learn how important proper foot and ankle health is with the help of the practice's informational podiatric library and video gallery via the practice's website. When patients visit this Brooklyn podiatrist's website, they gain access to a variety of educational information, including a patient library and educational videos. The patient education library is full of information on foot and ankle health, with topics ranging from bunion pain and hammertoe surgery to diabetic ...

Dr. Leila Ebrahimpoor, an experienced sedation and cosmetic dentist in Ottawa, has recently introduced online appointment requesting for patients. The practice's new appointment requests feature has allowed the practice to offer more convenient and easy ways for patients to make appointments with this Ottawa dentist. Patients can now access the new appointment requesting online via the practice's innovative website. The new appointment tool is easy to use. Patients can simply visit the practice's website, fill out the brief request form with their preferred date and ...

Premier cosmetic and family dentist in Amarillo, Dr. Ken Comer, invites patients to visit the practice's newly developed website. The practice's website was created to inform and educate patients on the various features of the dental practice and Dr. Ken Comer, an Amarillo family dentist. When patients visit this dentist in Amarillo's website they can access information regarding the staff, treatments available, patient education, new patient paperwork, appointment requests and several other features. Patients can simply visit the practice's website to find out more ...

Premier podiatrist in Indianapolis, Dr. Jeffery Agricola, announces the launch of Prestige Podiatry's new online patient education resources. The main purpose of the added education resources is to inform and educate patients about an array of podiatric problems, treatments and topics related to podiatry and foot health such as bunions or heel pain in Greenwood Indiana. Patient education resources are available to bring added knowledge to the patients prior to their visits to this podiatrist in Greenwood, Indiana. Patients can simply search for their ailments or interests ...

To celebrate Gap Adventures' 20th Anniversary and its fundraising event, Ignite the Nite, founder Bruce Poon Tip suggested a contest for employees. Gap Adventures staff around the globe were asked to create short videos that showcase an engaging story of how they have personally put into action one of the company's five Core Values: 1. We Love Changing People's Lives 2. Lead with Service 3. Create Happiness & Community 4. Do the Right Thing 5. Embrace the Bizarre Entrants were required to demonstrate how their lives changed, or how their story changed the world and ...

YPI Group is pleased to announce details of the vessels that will be available for luxury yacht charter over the next 6 months. This winter's fleet includes a wide range of private yacht rentals from sailing yacht charters in Bali to mega yacht charters in the Caribbean. Amongst these exceptional yachts are the striking Exuma, the unique Sherakhan, the ultra stylish Sierra Romeo as well as the classic sailing yacht Shamoun. Motor Yacht Exuma is one of the first of a new generation of 'Green' yachts and was recently awarded the 'Green Plus Platinum' certificate at last ...

Yachting Partners International (the YPI Group) are pleased to announce the sale of three luxury yachts over the past fortnight. Although these luxury yacht sales closely follow YPI Group's attendance at both the Cannes and Monaco Yacht Shows, their CEO, Bertrand Vogele, was careful not to draw too many conclusions from their proximity. "It is much too early to gauge whether or not YPI yachts will sell as a result of either of the Shows. But there is no doubt that our yachts enjoyed some excellent visits from clients and guests who it would seem are genuinely in the ...

All eyes are on Cardiff from 11-19 June, 2011 - from agents and managers to opera house directors and impresarios - whether they are in the city or experiencing Cardiff Singer of the World on TV, radio or online. Established in 1983, this biennial competition quickly became known throughout the classical world as one of the world's premier showcases for opera and concert singers at the start of their careers. Cardiff Singer of the World was started by BBC Cymru Wales, and is considered by many to be the world's premier singing competition. Hundreds of talented ...

In August, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released data suggesting that more and more people were falling behind on their mortgages. According to a report in The Tennessean, the MBA data showed that 10.47 percent of mortgages in the state were past due between April and June, compared with 9.89 percent in the first quarter of the year. Experts believed this to be evidence of a looming foreclosure problem for the state and the rest of the country. According to RealtyTrac, a leading foreclosure listing service, foreclosure activity hit a record high in September. ...

Every day, thousands of people across the country count on various forms of public transportation to take them safely to work, home and other destinations. In Kansas City alone, the Metro bus system is responsible for transporting more than 56,000 riders each week. Unfortunately, taking public transportation is not without risk. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) there were nearly 13,000 bus accidents nationwide in 2009, resulting in more than 15,000 injuries. Closer to home, there were 251 bus accidents in Missouri and 51 in Kansas ...

On October 24th thousands of cyclists participating in the Tour de Bronx, New York's largest free bike event, will honor Megan Charlop who died in a fatal biking accident this past year. Charlop was a longtime activist in New York City and the mother of four. While attempting to steer clear of a car door she was knocked off her bicycle, and fatally hit by an oncoming city bus. Unfortunately bicycle accidents like the one involving Charlop are all too common in New York City. The New York City Bicycle Safety Coalition was formed in 2006 after there was a 40 percent increase ...

Long a staple of science fiction, the driverless car may be maneuvering into the near future, thanks to Google. The Google Car could be a technological dream come true: fuel-efficient transportation that eases congestion and eliminates accidents. Almost. The New York Times reports that the "Google Car" is a Toyota Prius fitted with data-storing cameras and steered by software based on artificial intelligence. It has already driven more than 140,000 miles in a variety of traffic conditions without causing an accident. The Google Car is not accident-free, however; it was ...

Superbreak, the city break provider, has reported year-on-year online revenue growth for customers taking short breaks to Manchester as the breadth of product expands to include theatre breaks. The York based tour operator has secured a number of new theatre shows in Manchester to further compliment its' range of breaks on offer. The introduction of smash hit west end theatre shows including Mamma Mia and We Will Rock You to Manchester's Opera House and Palace Theatre have only helped to strengthen its product proposition for Manchester. London theatre breaks continue ...

Redspottedhanky, in conjunction with the Railway Children charity, is trying to get train travellers across the UK to help generate up to a staggering GBP30,000 a day to help young runaways and street children simply by booking their train travel online. Railway Children, a charity for the welfare of young runaways, is calling for commuters to change the lives of British street children by donating loyalty points which they can earn by booking their train tickets on www.redspottedhanky.com. Each day 3 million people in the UK travel by train. If each of these passengers ...

The Stena Britannica has been christened in Harwich by Susan Hammond, wife of the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport. Mrs Hammond christened the North Sea Superferry, the largest UK-registered ferry ever, in the town's international port at 13.30 hrs on October 19th, following an address by Stena Line's area director for the North Sea, Pim de Lange. Celebrated by more than 400 guests, the occasion included a three-course champagne lunch and speeches by Stena AB chairman Dan Sten Olsson; Stena Line managing director Gunnar Blomdahl and Philip Hammond ...

Littlewoods Europe has revealed the top toys on every child's wish list to Santa this year in an effort to help give parents a head start with their shopping this Christmas. Among the Christmas gift ideas which Littlewoods expects to be the most sought-after this year are hi-tech gadgets such as robotic hamsters and video cameras, along with some of the more traditional ones like dolls houses which also make an appearance. Character toys are a huge trend in the 2010 Christmas gift ideas list, with the success of Toy Story 3 expected to see Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear ...

VIDEO: People treated for cancer when they were children have a higher-than-average risk of gastrointestinal problems -- some mild, some quite severe -- in the years following treatment, according to a... Click here for more information. BOSTON—People treated for cancer when they were children have a higher-than-average risk of gastrointestinal problems – some mild, some quite severe – in the years following treatment, according to a study to be presented at the 42nd Congress ...

Many studies have documented the dangers of the traditional negative physical risk factors on health – excessive smoking, drinking and being overweight. But far less research has focused on less-tangible, positive influences -- the protective role of psychological and social supports. New research by Margie E. Lachman Ph.D. and Stefan Agrigoroaei Ph.D. of the Brandeis Psychology Department explores the psychological roots of health. Lachman is Director of the Lifespan Developmental Psychological Laboratory in the Department of Psychology, and Agrigoroaei is a postdoctoral ...

Scientists from NASA's Diviner Lunar Radiometer Experiment team have detected the widespread presence of water ice in large areas of the moon's south pole. Their findings appear Oct. 22 in two papers published in the journal Science. The research was funded by NASA. Diviner, an infrared spectrometer aboard NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), has made the first infrared measurements of temperatures in the permanently shadowed craters at the moon's poles. In October 2009, Diviner also made the first infrared observations of a controlled impact on the moon, ...

Los Angeles, CA (October 21, 2010) Law firms are more profitable when they are led by managing partners who have faces that look powerful, according to a study in the current Social Psychological and Personality Science (published by SAGE). Appearance matters a great deal when it comes to judging people—this includes clothing, posture, hairstyles—but the real window to judging people is the face. Previous studies have shown that West Point cadets whose faces projected dominance were more likely to become generals than cadets with less dominant faces, Senate candidates ...

DETROIT – Patients were misdiagnosed with pneumonia at an alarming rate when they were readmitted to the hospital shortly after a previous hospitalization for the same illness, according to two Henry Ford Hospital companion studies. Researchers say the misdiagnoses led to overuse of antibiotics and increased health care costs. Pneumonia ranks second to congestive heart failure as the reason for readmission within 30 days of a previous hospitalization. Led by Henry Ford Infectious Diseases physicians Hiren Pokharna, M.D., and Norman Markowitz, M.D., researchers found ...

PROVIDENCE, RI -- The 2009/2010 Influenza A (H1N1) is one of several viruses responsible for respiratory-related infections. A new study from Rhode Island Hospital examined patients with viruses and found distinguishing characteristics of the H1N1 virus in how it affects respiratory illness. Their findings will be presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America to be held in Vancouver, Canada on Friday, Oct. 22. Phil Chan, MD, an infectious diseases fellow at Rhode Island Hospital, studied the signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings of 668 ...

URBANA – A University of Illinois study has shown for the first time that sulforaphane, the powerful cancer-fighting agent in broccoli, can be released from its parent compound by bacteria in the lower gut and absorbed into the body. "This discovery raises the possibility that we will be able to enhance the activity of these bacteria in the colon, increasing broccoli's cancer-preventive power," said Elizabeth Jeffery, a U of I professor of human nutrition. "It's also comforting because many people overcook their broccoli, unwittingly destroying the plant enzyme that ...

A toxin found in the venom of the Central American bark scorpion (Centruroides margaritatus) could hold the key to reducing heart bypass failures, according to research from the University of Leeds. The study, published online in Cardiovascular Research, reports that one of the scorpion's toxins, margatoxin, is at least 100 times more potent at preventing neointimal hyperplasia – the most comon cause of bypass graft failure - than any other known compound. Neointimal hyperplasia is the blood vessel's response to injury. It triggers the growth of new cells, causing ...

A more personalized treatment for people with a type of metastatic liver cancer --hepatocellular carcinoma -- may be possible by targeting the protein c-Met, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the number three cause of cancer deaths in the world. Hanning You, M.D., Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow, and C. Bart Rountree, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics and pharmacology, targeted c-Met, a known receptor for hepatocyte growth factor, the substance that appears to drive liver cancer metastasis. In a pre-clinical translational ...