CHICAGO -- Lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and structured weight loss programs, can result in significant weight loss for overweight, obese and severely obese adults, according to two reports that were posted online today by JAMA. The studies and accompanying editorials were made available early online to coincide with the presentation of these papers at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society. The articles will appear in the October 27 print issue of JAMA. According to background information in the papers, obesity is among the ...

In another article being released early online, Cheryl L. Rock, Ph.D., R.D., from Moores UCSD Cancer Center, La Jolla, Calif., and colleagues, conducted a randomized controlled trial of weight loss and weight maintenance in 442 overweight or obese women (BMI, 25 – 40), ages 18 to 69, over a two year period with follow-up between November 2007 and April 2010. The women were randomized into three intervention groups: in-person, center-based (167 women) or telephone based (164 women) weekly one-to-one weight loss counseling, including free-of-charge prepackaged prepared ...

A subset of lung cancer patients seem to live longer and experience delays in disease progression when a new drug that targets a cancer-associated molecule called MET is added to treatment with erlotinib, the results of a double-blind Phase-II trial show. Dr David Spigel, Director of lung cancer research for the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee reported the trial findings at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Milan, Italy. The study included 128 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who were ...

A surgical technique appears to offer quick and effective relief for debilitating spinal fractures often suffered by patients with metastatic cancer, researchers reported at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Milan. Many patients with multiple myeloma, or those whose cancer has spread beyond the initial tumor site, suffer compression fractures in their spine. This is partly because the spine is one of the most common sites for metastatic spread of the disease, making the vertebrae brittle and at risk for fractures. Widely-used cancer ...

For patients with advanced lung cancer whose tumors carry EGFR activating mutations, first-line treatment with erlotinib nearly tripled progression-free survival compared to a standard chemotherapy combination, show results from the first prospective Phase-III study to report findings in this setting. The new results from the OPTIMAL trial were reported at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Milan, Italy. "Erlotinib is very effective and well tolerated in advanced NSCLC patients who harbor EGFR activating mutations. It is 2 to 3 ...

In a study presented at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), Dr Giovanni Bernardo from Fondazione Maugeri in Pavia, Italy, presented results that suggested it may be possible to identify subsets of metastatic breast cancer patients who are likely to respond to subsequent lines of chemotherapy. Dr Bernardo's group analysed data from 980 women treated with chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer in their centre between 1992 and 2006. They found that the median overall survival grew progressively smaller for each successive chemotherapy ...

For the first time, UK scientists have reported direct evidence that taking up smoking results in epigenetic changes associated with the development of cancer. The results were reported at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Milan, Italy. The link between smoking and cancer has been established for decades, explained Dr Yuk Ting Ma from the Cancer Research UK Institute of Cancer Studies, Birmingham, who presented the results. Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world, and years of research have confirmed that carcinogenic ...

A drug being developed as a treatment for ovarian cancer has shown single agent activity with durable disease control in some patients in a Phase-II clinical trial, an international research group has reported. Dr Ursula Matulonis from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the USA reported the results of the single-agent trial of the drug, called MLN8237, in a poster at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). MLN8237 selectively inhibits an enzyme known as Aurora A kinase, which is a member of a family of kinase enzymes involved in normal ...

Ameripro Appliance Repair is the leading home, business and commercial appliance repair company in Los Angeles. Air conditioning is a wonderful thing for some people to use when the summer heat strikes. However, some people may not think about getting some of the regular maintenance carried out of the machine. Then when they go to use the machine they discover that it does not function. That is when they will want to know about the positives of Los Angeles air conditioning repair information and how it can help a person in determining the issue and knowing which service ...

MyVideoTalk was founded in 2004 and is a division of Team Effort International, LLC, a privately held, debt-free company founded in 2002 with global offices in Northern California, USA. Their mission is "Bring the World Closer Together" by utilizing cutting-edge Internet communication technologies and bringing them to the global marketplace. Their products are state-of-the-art, user-friendly, and continually enhanced for better and more functionality. The products are simple enough for anyone to use and sophisticated enough for businesses to greatly improve their marketing ...

Charlotte Reid has recently joined doTERRA International. "I chose doTERRA over several other companies because of the leadership, experience, team focus, and exceptional products. I have seen miracles both in the health and wealth in my own life and the lives of my family thanks to doTERRA." Charlotte emphatically stated. Charlotte, although new to serious network marketing, shows amazing potential as a dynamic leader and online network marketing superstar. For the past 8 months Charlotte's study in online network marketing has yielded amazing results. "It's ...

The corporate and business law division of the Mesriani Law Group - a leading law firm in Los Angeles and Southern California - has successfully recovered for its client $153,618 as payment for unpaid goods. Records show that the client, a company engaged in selling fabric and linings, had entered into both an oral and written contract with another company, the buyer, which purchased the goods and paid it later as agreed. The transactions between the two companies continued for seven years. And as arranged, the client, which is the seller, shipped the order to the ...

Fashion Group International of Los Angeles, Inc. (FGI LA) is celebrating 75 years of support for Los Angeles fashion businesses with the industry's most recognizable faces. On October 20, 2010, prominent members of LA's fashion industry will gather at the Cabana Club in Hollywood from 6 to 10 p.m. for hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a special performance from Grammy Award winning R&B artist, Faith Evans. The 75th anniversary gala will serve as a multi-media preview for FGI LA's book. FACES is a documentation of the individuals that influence the Los Angeles fashion community ...

Moore Pressure Cleaning, in partnership with Harland Clarke, recently participated in a United Way event benefiting the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas. The Moore Pressure Cleaning employees completed pressure washing the center's parking lot, drive ways, sidewalks, and patios. Upon completion of an afternoon of working for the center, Glen Boehm, Moore Pressure Cleaning Owner/President, was quoted, "the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas is one of those organizations that fulfills a very important mission in our community. Our hearts go out to the ...

Dreyer Group Smiles is a program dedicated to giving to facilities that provide safe and transitional housing to children and youth in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. By providing funds to these programs, Dreyer Group Mortgages will make a meaningful difference to kids who otherwise may not have a roof over their heads, or hope for a bright future.  Dreyer Group is working closely with the Salvation Army to allocate these funds to the children and shelters. Stuffies for Safe Housing At our event, Partners were offered to purchase from a selection of cuddly stuffies ...

The Resolutions Firm helped host a charity Wiffle Ball Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 26 at Kate Sessions Park, in their efforts to help raise money for Operation Smile: Adopt-a-Smile. The Resolutions Firm started working with Operation Smile after a colleague spent time at an Operation Smile mission site in South America. The company plans to take part in helping fund an entire mission with plans to raise over $2000 by 2011. Operation Smile provides free surgeries for children to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities that hinder a child's ability ...

Chickens, cows, pigs, and goats will be the beneficiaries this month, as Rescue Chocolate has named Farm Sanctuary to be its fundraising partner for October 2010. The chocolate company designates a different animal rescue organization each month to be the recipient of its net profits. Farm Sanctuary is based in Watkins Glen, NY, and was founded in 1986. In addition to offering sanctuary to abused and neglected farm animals, the group is involved in educational efforts on a variety of issues.For example, it advocates against the use of cruel confinement methods on industrial ...

Are companies paying for not automating their sales tax compliance? The compliance process is difficult to manage manually, and businesses must be aware of actions leading to sales and use tax audits. Developing a strategy to manage your sales and use tax is critical to your operations. Join BKD and Avalara, Inc. in a free, one-hour webinar to learn ways to help protect your organization from sales and use tax audits. During this webinar, we will discuss the 2010 sales tax landscape, who is at risk and why Sage Sales Tax is a solution. BKD will present this webinar ...

NoMachine NX provides students and faculty of engineering departments at universities across the United States with remote access from campus, other locations or home to heavily used, critical Linux environments and applications hosted on campus servers. Many required engineering programs run on Linux and NX provides flexible anywhere, anytime access without any disruptions or delays. The Nguyen Research Group of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences department at UC Berkeley uses NX to provide remote access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux desktops hosted on NX ...

Caracola Beach and Spa Resort is a luxury condominium beachfront resort that will be located on the southeastern edge of Isla Margarita in the Caribbean. The resort will be comprised of 1244 luxury condominiums spread over 15 floors with four different floor plan layouts to choose from, with nearly all of the condominiums having their own view of the stunning Caracola Beach and Caribbean Sea. Each luxury condominium will be constructed to the highest standards and will feature high quality products throughout, all the while being eco-sensitive. Each condominium will ...

Sunday Fun Day just got better with Yelapa Playa Mexicana now taking Sunday reservations in their open air dining room and fabulous hideaway patio. On the menu: football on flat screens, new brunch and fall menus created by Executive Chef LJ Wiley, muchas mimosas and more. "For those who worship at the Church of the NFL, we've got ya covered with football, ice cold beer and great grub...tacos, sopes, quesadillas, chicken wings and more," says Wiley, one of the city's best chefs. And to wash it all down: Ghost Pepper Marias, Prickly Pear Mimosas and $10 buckets of beer. No ...

Leading print, Web and video agency JK Design is marking the first anniversary of its New York City location by hiring two new staff members to support growing demand for its creative services. New account manager Caroline Sachsel is responsible for supporting the company's account executives in sustaining and growing client relationships. She also monitors production deadlines and coordinates quality control and review procedures. With nearly a decade of professional experience in account management, marketing and sales, Caroline has a record of success in building ...

TAG President Tino Mantella interviews Atlanta's top executives, with Tech Talk TAG Radio show launching every Tuesday afternoon. Jennifer Dunphy VP of Sales & Marketing for Vayu Media the Atlanta based SEO Services provider along with Guest Host, Globalspeak President Frank Baia, explore a Premier TAG Member Showcase on a leading global interactive marketing and development firm. You may listen to the Tech Talk broadcast on TagTVOnline.com. About TAG Technology Association of Georgia is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology ...

LogoBee Logo Design launched brand-new green initiatives this past Wednesday, September 22, as part of the company's quest to take their sustainability a step further. The new initiatives creating a stir at LogoBee are all focused on sustainability, including a new content management system that will dramatically reduce paper use and a new contest offering free custom logo design and stationery design packages to environmental non-profits. LogoBee founder and president, Pavel Rohkmanko, explains, "We are eager to take a larger role in the global movement towards environmental ...

Likewise announced today that the latest version of Ubuntu - shipping this Sunday - will include Likewise Open 6 in its repository, enabling easy integration of Ubuntu machines into networks using Microsoft Active Directory. Likewise Open has been included in the Ubuntu repository since the 8.04 LTS (Long Term Support) release in April 2008. Likewise Open joins desktops and servers running Linux or Unix, and Macs, to an organization's existing Active Directory. With more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, Likewise Open is the most widely used Active Directory authentication ...