People who lead unhealthy lifestyles are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those who eat and drink sensibly, don’t smoke, and take regular exercise, finds a study published on bmj.com today. Stroke is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide. In the UK alone, the estimated annual cost … Read more
Minnetonka, MN (PRWEB) August 18, 2011 Datatrend Technologies, Inc. and 4G Custom Technology announce the signing of a joint support agreement in which Datatrend will provide structured cabling installation and support resources for 4G developed solutions. 4G will utilize the nationwide support infrastructure of Datatrend to provide installation and support expertise for 4G designed and … Read more
Issaquah, WA (PRWEB) August 23, 2011 QuickMedical QM- Elite gowns are a high-quality disposable garment that offers excellent barrier protection and are ideal for use in laboratories, hospitals, schools, medical clinics, long-term care, and manufacturing. Scott Hanna, CEO and President of QuickMedical said, ?Our new QM-Elite disposable gowns are manufactured of non-woven Spunbond Poly … Read more
New research by a Rice University psychologist clearly identifies the parts of the brain involved in the process of choosing appropriate words during speech. The study, published in the current issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help researchers better understand the speech problems that stroke patients experience. When speaking, a … Read more
Glens Falls, NY (PRWEB) July 26, 2011 Stored Technology Solutions, Inc. (http://www.StoredTech.com) announced today that they have acquired the assets of local telephone equipment provider and telecommunications consulting firm, Converged Access. Founded in 2003, Converged Access has been successfully serving the telecom needs of area businesses by providing design, installation, service, and maintenance of phone … Read more
Vancouver, BC (Vocus) September 21, 2009 -? Increased demand for experts in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine has burgeoned due to a growing public demand for natural healing products and holistic medicine. ?Growing interest in natural health and longevity has raised public awareness of holistic medicine,Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbal medical remedies and … Read more
Both marriage and divorce can act as “weight shocks,” leading people to add a few extra pounds-especially among those over age 30-according to new research to be presented at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. But when it comes to large weight gains, the effects of marital transitions are quite different for … Read more
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) August 09, 2011 SVTC Technologies, the premier innovation partner for accelerating nanotechnology development and commercialization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Sexton as the company?s new Chief Financial Officer. Sexton comes to SVTC with over 25 years of leadership experience in finance and operations, including 10 years with Silicon … Read more
The period from hospital arrival to angioplasty is called “door-to-balloon” time (D2B). A new study showed that 91 percent of patients were treated in a D2B time of less than 90 minutes in 2010, compared with 44 percent in 2005. Read more Door-to-balloon time is 90 min in 91% of heart attack patients in US … Read more
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) August 09, 2011 NES Financial continued to see strong growth during the second quarter of the year due to its suite of escrow administration solutions for new banking partners, Regional Centers, and Fortune 500 clients. The company gained additional momentum from the 1031 exchange sector with energy, aircraft and leasing clientele. … Read more