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Medicine9 Nov 2010

Ex-Drug Addict's Narconon Experience

Michael Ginsburg had been to over ten drug rehab programs before enrolling in the Narconon Arrowhead drug rehabilitation program in Canadian, Oklahoma. Michael's addiction started at age 16 when he started smoking marijuana. His grades started to slip and as solution his parents took him to a psychiatrist who diagnosed him with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and he was put on Ritalin. Michael soon started abusing the Ritalin, and when he could not get it, he began substituting other drugs to feel the same high he got when taking the drug Ritalin. By the time Michael ...

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Technology9 Nov 2010

Submittal Exchange to Launch New LEED Management Software at Greenbuild

Submittal Exchange, a collaborative online system for exchanging, reviewing, and archiving construction submittals, RFIs, and other construction communications, today announced a new product, Greengrade, a web-based LEED management software tool that allows project teams to communicate, track, and manage LEED project information in a centralized online environment. Recognizing the increasing need for a collaborative tool to manage the LEED process, Submittal Exchange released Greengrade as a solution that all members of a LEED project can access, contribute to and use ...

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Environment9 Nov 2010

O.W. Larson Designs Refueling System for Marine Corps Camp Using Green Loading Racks by Benko Products

Oscar W. Larson Company, headquartered in Clarkson, Michigan, has served as a fluid handling and equipment contractor for the petroleum distribution industry for over half a century, with customers also involved in automotive, commercial, government, military and other applications. When O.W. Larson was tasked with building a refueling system for military vehicles and tanker trucks at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, it was the first time the company had needed to build a loading rack for their system design. The rack would be used to provide sufficient, ...

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Medicine9 Nov 2010

KLAS Report: Siemens Soarian Picks Up Customer Satisfaction, Clinical Adoption

After years of struggles, Soarian has achieved a pointed increase in clinical adoption and a parallel, nine-percent jump in customer satisfaction, according to a new KLAS study. For the new study, "Siemens Soarian: Making Strides in Clinical Adoption", KLAS observed the increase in satisfaction over the past year, then reached out to 32 Soarian customers for more in-depth feedback. These customers described improvements in Siemens' service and product quality, deeper clinical adoption by physicians and nurses, and better interfacing with Siemens' pharmacy system. "Providers ...

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Science9 Nov 2010

State Regulators Release Auto Insurance Co. Complaint Rankings

Connecticut and New York are the latest states to release their insurance departments' annual consumer-complaint report, an important public resource for consumers in the market for an auto insurance policy from a new coverage provider. Along with financial rating agencies and sites that provide free car insurance quotes online, these reports help prospective policyholders get a better feel for a carrier from whom they may be considering purchasing coverage. In addition to the affordability of premiums and the financial viability of a company, it is important for ...

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Science9 Nov 2010

Webcast Explores Effective Online Marketing for Attorneys

For attorneys, using the Internet effectively is an increasingly key part of building a legal practice. On Tuesday, November 16th, Houston lawyer Les Adams will co-host a complimentary webcast designed to give attorneys the tools and information they need to craft a successful online marketing strategy that connects with today's clients. With three out of four Americans now going online on a regular basis, this timely one-hour webcast -- titled Websites That Work: Attracting the Clients Your Law Firm Desires -- will help a solo or small law firm create a high-impact ...

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Social Science9 Nov 2010

Cheap-TV-Spots.com Stimulates Economic Recovery with TV Ads for Start-Ups

Cheap TV Spots, the world's first, and most award-winning, international online discount TV advertising agency, is proud to introduce new, entry level TV production options for start-ups and home-based business entrepreneurs. World-renowned for its classically excellent, custom-made TV commercials for businesses on a budget, CheapTVSpots.com empowers business owners with great ways to break into TV advertising without breaking the bank. The latest in their suite of discount TV commercials is a new, value production option, "The Start-Up," with a recession-busting ...

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Science9 Nov 2010

Give the Gift of Celebrity GPS Voices with a Download Card from NavTones

Finding that perfect gift for the TomTom GPS user on your holiday list just got a whole lot easier. NavTones, the leading independent provider of celebrity and branded GPS voices, announces today the availability of their exclusive one, two, and three-voice celebrity voice download cards for TomTom navigation devices. Compatible with almost all TomTom portable navigation devices, real celebrity voices from NavTones are one of the most fun and popular ways for drivers to personalize their journeys. Available now for the first time ever as a gift card, NavTones downloadable ...

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Technology9 Nov 2010

Corcentric Announces New Webinar on Changing the Face of Accounts Payable Through E-invoicing and Cloud AP Automation

Corcentric, a leading provider of accounts payable automation solutions, today announced a new live Webinar: Changing the Face of Accounts Payable Through E-invoicing and Cloud AP Automation. The one-hour Webinar, which is part of a series of educational Webinars about AP automation and workflow technology, will take place on Thursday, November 18th at 2:00 PM EST. Rob DeVincent, Vice President of Product Marketing for Corcentric, is the Webinar's featured speaker. He will discuss the following topics, which will show how implementing Cloud- Architected AP Automation ...

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Technology9 Nov 2010

HirePatriots Launches Nationwide Employ Veterans Campaign

HirePatriots, a national organization serving US Military members, veterans and their families through a unique community job board is launching a grassroots campaign to find jobs for veterans: Don't just thank a veteran, hire one. This campaign revolves around the idea that one of the best ways to honor veterans, and their families is by employing them. HirePatriots has provided employment assistance to thousands of veterans and their families for more than 6 years. Previously focused on West Coast Veterans, HirePatriots is currently located in more than 15 locations ...

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Science9 Nov 2010

CureCeuticals Invents All-Natural Kills Ticks Drops: One Drop Kills Tick in 90 Seconds; No DEET, No Chemicals

Innovative Custom Products, Inc. (ICP), owner of CureCeuticals, announced today its new invention, CureCeuticals' All-Natural Kills Ticks Specimen Drops. According to Sherry Williams, Vice President, CureCeuticals' All-Natural Kills Ticks Specimen Drops start working on contact and kill a tick in about 90 seconds. She said the product contains no DEET, no chemicals, no synthetic ingredients and is completely safe. It comes in a small, convenient pocket-size vial that doubles as a "tick specimen receptacle". Williams said the product is simple to use, safe and effective. ...

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Science9 Nov 2010

Stanley Morgan & Associates Announces Quick Pay Program to Creditors for Holidays

Stanley, Morgan & Associates, the country's leading collection association, announces plans to unveil its Quick Pay Program just in time for the holiday season. Given present economical conditions, the reps at Stanley, Morgan & Associates understand time is money and having to wait for a check from your collection agency can mean the difference between expanding your wish list and keeping your doors open in the coming months. In an effort to place remittances in the clients' hands as quickly as possible, Stanley, Morgan & Associates announces the "Quick Pay Program" ...

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Science9 Nov 2010

The deVere Group Announces Sponsorship of Chris Foot's Historic South Pole Expedition - First Solo Polar Expeditionist to Travel 1392 Miles Unsupported and Unassisted

The deVere Group, the world's largest independent financial consultancy group, was announced lead sponsor of Chris Foot in his quest to become the first polar expeditionist to travel 1392 miles solo unsupported and unassisted. The deVere Group is sponsoring Chris GBP20,000 to aid the costs of the equipment for the expedition. In addition, deVere employees are raising money across the globe for Combat Stress. This epic route is the only remaining conquest in Antarctica not to be claimed by an expeditionist. Chris will be in partnership with Combat Stress throughout ...

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Medicine8 Nov 2010

Joint pain linked to breast cancer drug not inflammatory arthritis or autoimmune disease

Washington, DC -- A new study suggests joint complaints attributed to aromatase inhibitors (AI), popular breast cancer drugs, are not associated with inflammatory arthritis or autoimmune disease. Because of that, researchers say women who were primarily concerned about the threat of arthritis should be encouraged to continue taking the medication. The findings of the study will be presented Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Atlanta, Georgia For many post-menopausal women with breast cancer promoted by the ...

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Medicine8 Nov 2010

Georgetown study: Scleroderma dramatically under-diagnosed with commercial screening method

Washington, DC -- New research from Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) suggests that up to 40 percent of scleroderma patients will not be correctly diagnosed with the disorder using a new automated commercial screening test. The findings of the study will be presented Wednesday, November 10th at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Atlanta, Georgia. The American College of Rheumatology recommends immunofluorescence antinuclear antibody (IF-ANA) testing to help detect the presence of scleroderma specific antinuclear antibodies. ...

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Science8 Nov 2010

Studying the metabolome of smokers, Lombardi researchers find early signs of damage

Philadelphia, Pa. – Examining the blood "metabolomics" profile of smokers immediately after they had a cigarette revealed activation of pathways involved in cell death, inflammation, and other forms of systemic damage, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Georgetown University Medical Center. They say their findings, presented at the Ninth AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Meeting, is the best analysis for chemicals unequivocally produced by smoking and indicates the potential toll that carcinogens and toxins poise to ...

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Technology8 Nov 2010

Study: Tai Chi relieves arthritis pain, improves reach, balance, well-being

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – In the largest study to date of the Arthritis Foundation's Tai Chi program, participants showed improvement in pain, fatigue, stiffness and sense of well-being. Their ability to reach while maintaining balance also improved, said Leigh Callahan, PhD, the study's lead author, associate professor in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and a member of UNC's Thurston Arthritis Research Center. "Our study shows that there are significant benefits of the Tai Chi course for individuals with all types of arthritis, including ...

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Medicine8 Nov 2010

McMaster scientists turn skin into blood

Hamilton, ON (November 7, 2010) – In an important breakthrough, scientists at McMaster University have discovered how to make human blood from adult human skin. The discovery, published in the prestigious science journal Nature today, could mean that in the foreseeable future people needing blood for surgery, cancer treatment or treatment of other blood conditions like anemia will be able to have blood created from a patch of their own skin to provide transfusions. Clinical trials could begin as soon as 2012. Mick Bhatia, scientific director of McMaster's Stem Cell ...

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Medicine8 Nov 2010

Hospital for Special Surgery scientists share advances in lupus and related conditions

Hospital for Special Surgery physicians who focus on lupus, scleroderma and related conditions are traveling from New York City to Atlanta this week to share their recent findings at the 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Special Surgery investigators will present advances that may influence the future of clinical care. Topics include prevention strategies for helping orthopedic patients avoid falls, quality of life in children with lupus, understanding joint pain caused by a commonly used breast cancer medication, lupus-related ...

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Science8 Nov 2010

New insect birth control strategy zaps cotton pests

Using pests as part of an insect birth control program helps to get rid of them, UA researchers find. A new approach that combines the planting of pest-resistant cotton and releasing large numbers of sterile moths has virtually eliminated of the world's most destructive cotton pests from Arizona. The novel control strategy, published in the Nov. 7 advance online publication of the journal Nature Biotechnology, has allowed growers to maintain high cotton yields without spraying insecticides to control pink bollworm. "We are running the pesticide treadmill in reverse," ...

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Science8 Nov 2010

Statins don't prove useful for general pediatric lupus population

ATLANTA, GA — Lupus puts children at higher risk for coronary artery disease when they become adults, but routinely using statins doesn't provide enough benefit to warrant their regular use in children and adolescents, according to the largest study of pediatric lupus patients to date. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes widespread inflammation and organ damage. Children with lupus show early signs of atherosclerosis -- the fatty tissue buildup that is the precursor to clogged arteries. Previous research also indicates risk for heart attack and stroke in premenopausal ...

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Medicine8 Nov 2010

Cell phones help save the lives of mothers, infants and children

"Anecdotally, we can see the transformative effect," says Dr. Mechael, who, sponsored by the mHealth Alliance, has recently completed an analysis of 2,400 published mHealth reports. Working with WHO, she found that many countries either have already or are considering introducing mHealth into their health systems. mHealth is so new, however, "the data is just not there yet to prove the case," says Dr. Mechael. Many different groups and organizations are carrying out countless pilot projects. That presents a potential barrier to expansion. "Most projects are designed as ...

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Medicine8 Nov 2010

Greater food insecurity from recession poses increased risk to low income individuals with diabetes

St. Louis, MO, November 8, 2010 – The economic recession impacts many aspects of our lives including an increase incidence of food insecurity. This can have serious consequences for those suffering from chronic illnesses like diabetes. For diseases like diabetes, in which nutrition and menu planning play a key role in treatment, food insecurity can be devastating. A study in the November/December issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior explores how technology advancement in the form of telemedicine can provide cost-effective ways to treat those with diabetes ...

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Medicine8 Nov 2010

Prolonged maternal separation increased breast cancer risk in neonatal mice

PHILADELPHIA — Young mice that experienced the psychosocial stress of prolonged separation from their mothers had a higher incidence and faster onset of breast tumors compared with young mice who did not experience this stressful life event. Specifically, neonatal mice separated from their mothers for a prolonged period of time developed mammary tumors twice as fast as mice that experienced short or no maternal separation. The results of this study, conducted by Leslie Kerr, Ph.D., associate professor of biology and psychology at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, ...

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Medicine8 Nov 2010

Breast cancer patients prefer silicone over saline implants after mastectomy

A new study has found that women who receive silicone implants after a double mastectomy are more satisfied with their breasts than women who receive saline implants. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings may help physicians and breast cancer survivors as they together make decisions related to postmastectomy reconstructive surgery. Women who have one or both of their breasts removed as a treatment for breast cancer may wish to undergo breast reconstructive surgery with implants. Such postmastectomy implants ...

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