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Legco Election ITFC candidates talk about defending Internet freedom
Computerworld Hong Kong - The "core values of Hong Kong" (freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law) are the most debated topics in many election forums of the upcoming Legislative Council (LegCo) Election, which is scheduled on Sunday (September 9).
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Freedom Defeat Grizzlies to Even Divisional Series
September 6, 2012 - Frontier League (FL) Gateway Grizzlies SAUGET, IL - Freedom starting pitcher Brad Allen shutout the Gateway Grizzlies over eight innings and Florence held on for a 4-1 win Thursday night at GCS Ballpark in game two of the Frontier League Divisional Series.
The win tied the series at one with game three scheduled for Saturday night in Florence, KY at the Home of the Freedom. Right-hander Chris Enourato will get the start for the Grizzlies. First pitch is set for 5:05 CT.
Allen (1-0) allowed only two hits while striking out a career-high nine batters. A Richie Jimenez Jr. double in the third and an infield single by John Shelby in the fifth inning were the only Grizzlies hits against Allen.
Grizzlies starter Alex Kaminsky (0-1) matched Allen pitch for pitch until allowing a Peter Fatse RBI double in the seventh inning for the game's first run.
Kaminsky surrendered only one run on two hits in six and a third innings. He walked three and struck out four.
Florence added two runs in the eighth on a Grizzlies error and a David Harris RBI single. The Freedom got one more run on two hits and a Pierre LePage hit by pitch RBI in the ninth to take a 4-0 lead.
Jon Myers hit a solo home run in the ninth inning off of Freedom closer Jorge Marban to give the Grizzlies their only run in the game.
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APNewsBreak: Tests confirm oil came from BP spill
Laboratory tests show that globs of oil found on two Louisiana beaches after Hurricane Isaac came from the 2010 BP spill.
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Laboratory tests show that globs of oil found on two Louisiana beaches after Hurricane Isaac came from the 2010 BP spill.
Tests run by Louisiana State University for state wildlife officials confirmed that oil found on Elmer's Island and Grand Isle matched the biological fingerprint of the hundreds of millions of gallons of oil that spewed from BP's Macondo well.
On Wednesday, BP PLC said oil from its spill had been exposed by Isaac's waves and that the company would work to clean it up.
Ed Overton, the LSU chemist who did the state tests, said the oil found on Elmer's Island had not degraded much while oil at Grand Isle had.
"Both were good solid matches on Macondo oil," Overton said.
Two other samples collected from another barrier island did not match the signature of oil from the BP well.
Experts expected that hurricane waves would stir up oil buried along the Gulf Coast and that Isaac, which made landfall on Aug. 28 and soaked the region in the days afterward, apparently did just that. Reports of tar balls washing up on beaches after the storm were reported in Alabama and Louisiana, two states that got hit hard by BP's massive offshore oil spill.
On Tuesday, scouts found what they described as a large tar mat on the beaches of Elmer's Island, prompting state officials to close a 13-mile stretch of beach and restrict fishing along that shoreline.
Still, Overton said the discovery of the buried oil does not mean that the Gulf is seeing a repeat of the summer of 2010, when oil was spewing from an out-of-control well about 55 miles off the Louisiana coast.
"This is not oil everywhere," Overton said. He said the difference between the amounts of oil being exposed now by Isaac and what the Gulf saw in 2010 is "night and day."
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Tests: Oil on La. beaches after Isaac came from BP spill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Laboratory tests show that globs of oil found on two Louisiana beaches after Hurricane Isaac came from the 2010 BP spill.
Tests run by Louisiana State University for state wildlife officials confirmed that oil found on Elmers Island and Grand Isle matched the biological fingerprint of the hundreds of millions of gallons of oil that spewed from BPs Macondo well.
On Wednesday, BP PLC said that oil from its spill had been exposed by Isaacs waves and that the company would work to clean it up.
Ed Overton, the LSU chemist who did the state tests, said the oil found on Elmers Island had not degraded much, while oil at Grand Isle had.
Both were good, solid matches on Macondo oil, Mr. Overton said.
Two other samples collected from another barrier island did not match the signature of oil from the BP well.
Experts expected that hurricane waves would stir up oil buried along the Gulf Coast and that Isaac, which made landfall on Aug. 28 and soaked the region in the days afterward, apparently did just that. Reports of tar balls washing up on beaches after the storm were reported in Alabama and Louisiana, two states that got hit hard by BPs massive offshore oil spill.
On Tuesday, scouts found what they described as a large tar mat on the beaches of Elmers Island, prompting state officials to close a 13-mile stretch of beach and restrict fishing along that shoreline.
Still, Mr. Overton said, the discovery of the buried oil does not mean that the Gulf is seeing a repeat of the summer of 2010, when oil was spewing from an out-of-control well about 55 miles off the Louisiana coast.
This is not oil everywhere, Mr. Overton said. He said the difference between the amounts of oil being exposed now by Isaac and what the Gulf saw in 2010 is night and day.
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Tests confirm oil found on Louisiana beaches came from 2010 BP spill
NEW ORLEANS Laboratory tests show that globs of oil found on two Louisiana beaches after Hurricane Isaac came from the 2010 BP spill.
Tests run by Louisiana State University for state wildlife officials confirmed that oil found on Elmer's Island and Grand Isle matched the biological fingerprint of the hundreds of millions of gallons of oil that spewed from BP's Macondo well.
On Wednesday, BP PLC said oil from its spill had been exposed by Isaac's waves and that the company would work to clean it up.
Ed Overton, the LSU chemist who did the state tests, said the oil found on Elmer's Island had not degraded much while oil at Grand Isle had.
"Both were good solid matches on Macondo oil," Overton said.
Two other samples collected from another barrier island did not match the signature of oil from the BP well.
Experts expected that hurricane waves would stir up oil buried along the Gulf Coast and that Isaac, which made landfall on Aug. 28 and soaked the region in the days afterward, apparently did just that. Reports of tar balls washing up on beaches after the storm were reported in Alabama and Louisiana, two states that got hit hard by BP's massive offshore oil spill.
On Tuesday, scouts found what they described as a large tar mat on the beaches of Elmer's Island, prompting state officials to close a 13-mile stretch of beach and restrict fishing along that shoreline.
Still, Overton said the discovery of the buried oil does not mean that the Gulf is seeing a repeat of the summer of 2010, when oil was spewing from an out-of-control well about 55 miles off the Louisiana coast.
"This is not oil everywhere," Overton said. He said the difference between the amounts of oil being exposed now by Isaac and what the Gulf saw in 2010 is "night and day."
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Houdini gives Hammond-Oliver students hands-on experience
AP photoHammond-Oliver High School veterinary tech students (from left) Rachel Miller and Gretchen Vilas try to entice Houdini into eating some feed at the school on Wednesday. The calf recently underwent emergency surgery and is being cared for by the students.
A group of Bryan seniors spent Wednesday morning caring and tending to a 150-pound calf named Houdini while learning about the physiology of cattle.
Whenever we take his bottle away after hes finished he gets a little cranky, said 17-year-old Johanna Krauter with a smile, after helping feed the four-week-old.
The Hammond-Oliver High School for Human Sciences students began transitioning the calf from its bottle to solid food as another student took its temperature 101.2 degrees and the rest examined its recent 10 inches of sutures to ensure there was no infection.
The veterinary medical assisting class covers large animal topics, including the anatomy and physiology of different livestock, and offers the students time to take internships. Teacher Sue Elliott, whos overseeing the care of Houdini, said the school encourages the students to put in 500 hours at a veterinary clinic or animal shelter to work toward becoming a certified veterinary assistant.
Elliott, who has been teaching the course for four years and has 36 years of classroom experience, said the timing of Houdinis birth couldnt have been more perfect. The calf was born right before school returned to session from the summer months, and Elliott has been able to load up and bring Houdini with her to work each day from Wellborn and take him home again after school.
I love animals so if I can just pass that on a little bit then thats good enough for me, she said. A lot of kids dont realize where their food comes from, so we can talk about how this is what hes raised for and compare that to dairy cattle and the different characteristics theyre bred for.
The students take turns haltering the calf and unloading him from the trailer to bring into a pin that was retrofitted for him behind the campus. Elliott said theres a lot of science in agriculture and shes able to cover a vast array of topics with the students just by having the Brahman available to the class.
When a Brahman is not happy or doesnt want to do anything, they are worse than a spoiled child, she said with a laugh.
Hes had an already challenging life, she said. When he was born, the veterinarian and technicians believed him dead until he wrinkled up his nose, she said.
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Research and Markets: Fish Physiology: Zebrafish, Vol 29 Part No. 29
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3mmw2x/fish_physiology_z) has announced the addition of Elsevier Science and Technology's new report "Fish Physiology: Zebrafish, Vol 29 Part No. 29" to their offering.
This cutting-edge resource includes up-to-date information on zebrafish physiology and the tools used to study it, not only as a model species for studies of other vertebrates but with application for studies of human disease and aquatic toxicology.
The utility of zebrafish for physiological research is based on several key features including:
i) a "fully" sequenced genome
ii) rapid (-3 month) generation times)
iii) their capacity to produce large numbers of externally fertilized eggs
iv) optical transparency of embryos and larvae
v) the applicability of reverse and forward genetics to assess gene function.
Gene knockdown in embryos and the production of transgenic strains are now standard techniques being used to assess physiology. This book will be of keen interest not only to the typical readers of Fish Physiology but also to biomedical researchers, toxicologists and developmental biologists.
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No apology over surgery botch-up
At least one woman who was wrongly operated on after a botch-up in reporting pathology results has not received an apology, and others were told of the mistake over the phone "quite some time" later, a panel of experts looking into the mix-ups has found.
In June the Ministry of Health convened a panel of experts to look into five cases where woman had unnecessary surgery because of mistakes in reporting pathology results.
One of the cases involved a woman having part of her jaw cut away after being wrongly diagnosed with cancer of the mouth.
Another woman had a mastectomy by mistake after her breast biopsy was swapped with another.
A Herald on Sunday investigation found six woman had been affected by errors made in pathology laboratories.
The panel of experts yesterday reported back that there was five incidents over a two-year period.
Four incidents involved breast biopsy tissue and the fifth involved oral tissue.
Four of the errors resulted from transposition of specimens with those of other patients during the laboratory process. The fifth error resulted from a misinterpretation of the specimen, it reported.
In compiling the report panel representatives met with four of the woman who reported on their experiences during and after the case.
The response from health providers once the mix-up was realised "generally was short in duration and largely unsatisfactory", it said.
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Public school nutrition forum Sept. 15
San Marcos With the beginning of school in the San Marcos CISD, its time to talk about healthy food choices again.
School nutrition will be the subject of at public forum hosted by the San Marcos Area League of Women Voters at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at San Marcos High School.
The free event will be held in the cafeteria right inside the front entrance. Parents of school-aged children and other interested community residents are invited to attend.
School nutrition was adopted as a study topic by the local league at its annual meeting in May of 2010.
The School Nutrition Study Committee, chaired by Jeannie Lewis, has met monthly for about a year and a half, and, according to Lewis, has learned much in the course of its research.
Lewis says the School Nutrition Study Committee has not yet completed its study so it has taken no public position regarding school nutrition.
She said the purpose of the Sept. 15 meeting is to introduce league members and the public to the new regulations and practices that have been put in place in the local school district.
Local league members will hold a formal consensus meeting on school nutrition next spring.
At the Sept. 15 meeting, Mike Boone, associate director of child nutrition for the SMCISD, will talk about the new nutrition regulations handed down by the U.S. Department of Agriculture last year and on the district's efforts to meet those guidelines.
At the end of his presentation, there will be a question and answer session, followed by samples of school breakfast and lunch items.
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Mead Johnson to Present at 19th CLSA Investors Forum 2012
GLENVIEW, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) announced today that it will present at the 19th CLSA Investors Forum 2012 in Hong Kong on September 11, 2012. The presentation by Peter Kasper Jakobsen, executive vice president and COO and Peter G. Leemputte, executive vice president and CFO will begin at 10:30 a.m. HKT and will be webcast live on the Internet. To access the webcast go to meadjohnson.com and click first on the Investors tab, then the Events and Presentations tab. A replay will be available for one month after the presentation at meadjohnson.com under the Investors tab, Events and Presentations.
About Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson, a global leader in pediatric nutrition, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes more than 70 products in over 50 countries worldwide. The company's mission is to nourish the worlds children for the best start in life. The Mead Johnson name has been associated with science-based pediatric nutrition products for over 100 years. The company's "Enfa" family of brands, including Enfamil infant formula, is the world's leading brand franchise in pediatric nutrition. For more information, go to http://www.meadjohnson.com.
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Inc. Magazine Names Complete Nutrition Fastest-Growing Private Nebraska Company
Omaha, Neb., Sept. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine recently ranked Complete Nutrition No. 332 on its 31st annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The high-end nutritional supplement retailer is the fastest-growing private company from Nebraska on the list.
"Being named to the Inc. 500 list is a great honor," said Ryan Zink, president of Complete Nutrition. "It validates the hard work of our entire staff and reaffirms our commitment to helping people make positive life changes with best-in-class products combined with a consultative approach to health and fitness."
The 2012 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of the magazine, is the most competitive crop in the list's history. To make the cut, companies had to have achieved a staggering minimum of 770 percent in sales growth. Complete Nutrition's three-year sales growth was 1,145 percent.
"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. magazine Editor Eric Schurenberg.
Complete Nutrition currently has 160 stores throughout the country and plans to add approximately 150 locations throughout the next three years through franchising.
Complete Nutrition offers more than 200 exclusive general health, sports nutrition and weight-loss supplements. Employing certified personal trainers, former strength coaches and others experienced in health and fitness, Complete Nutrition differentiates itself from competitors through its consultative approach to nutritional supplements.
About Complete Nutrition
Complete Nutrition is a network of high quality nutritional supplement retail stores whose mission is to create a safe and effective weight management, sports nutrition, and healthy aging program to help customers look better, feel better, and perform better. Since 2005, Complete Nutrition has been helping people achieve their health and wellness goals by offering exclusive supplements at affordable prices. Staff members are athletes, certified personal trainers, nutritionists, and other people with experience in the health and fitness supplement retail industry. Founder Cory Wiedel and President Ryan Zink were named finalists of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2012 Central Midwest award. Complete Nutrition recently earned the following top honors from Entrepreneur Magazine in 2012: Franchise 500 award recipient, No. 2 Top New Franchise, No. 36 Fastest-Growing Franchise. Additionally, Complete Nutrition was named to the 2011 Allbusiness.com AllStar Franchises Top 300 list and ranked No. 332 on the 2012 Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. For more information about Complete Nutrition, call 866-366-5766 or visit http://www.CompleteNutrition.com
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BioMed’s InTray™ GC Diagnostic Device Helps Health Providers Comply With New Federal Guidelines to Slow Rise of Drug …
WHITE CITY, Ore., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --BioMed Diagnostics, Inc., an innovative manufacturer of microbiology devices that facilitate and enhance infectious disease diagnosis, today reported that the unique design of its InTray GC device can help healthcare providers implement new federal guidelines for the treatment of gonorrhea, one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs.)
The changes announced last month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were prompted by evidence that the bacterium that causes gonorrhea is developing resistance to currently-used oral antibiotics. The new guidelines recommend therapy with a more powerful injectible antibiotic and a second antibiotic, along with culture-based retesting to monitor antimicrobial resistance and ensure that the gonorrhea has been cured. Patients whose infections are not fully eradicated are at risk of serious complications and they can continue to spread the disease to others. They may also contribute to development of drug resistance.
BioMed's InTray GC uniquely combines sample collection, transport and culture in a single read-out ready platform, enabling simultaneous detection and observation of the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea. InTray GC reduces handling, increases productivity, improves throughput and reduces the risk of sample exposure and contamination.
The InTray GC system is equipped with an integrated carbon dioxide tablet contained in a sealed inner chamber to prevent degradation during storage. Once the chamber is punctured and the InTray device sealed, the tablet generates the anaerobic atmosphere needed to detect gonorrhea, eliminating the need for costly carbon dioxide incubators.
"The CDC's new guidelines reflect the urgency of ensuring that we track resistance trends so that we continue to have effective treatments for gonorrhea, and infected patients are actually cured," said Jim Self, Chief Executive Officer of BioMed Diagnostics. "Our one-step InTray GC device has demonstrated its utility in everyday clinical use, making it easier and more economical to detect whether a patient is infected and whether the bacterial strain shows resistance. We look forward to working with healthcare providers to demonstrate how InTray GC can help them implement the new diagnostic guidelines efficiently and cost effectively."
Gonorrhea is among the most common STDs, with the CDC estimating that more than 700,000 people in the US acquire new infections each year. If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to long-term health consequences, including chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy and infertility. It can also increase the risk of contracting and transmitting HIV.
BioMed devices are listed with the US Food and Drug Administration for in vitro diagnostic use in human clinical laboratories. For more information on InTray GC, visit http://www.biomeddiagnostics.com/ivd-intray-gc/
For information on BioMed Diagnostics' other InTray and InPouch infectious disease devices, visit http://www.biomeddiagnostics.com/clinical.
About BioMed Diagnostics BioMed Diagnostics, Inc. is a manufacturer of in vitro clinical diagnostic, veterinary, environmental and research-only microbiology testing devices that save time and money, improve workflow and throughput, and reduce sample exposure and contamination. By combining sample collection, transport and culture in a single read-out ready platform, BioMed's InPouch and InTray devices help medical professionals, veterinarians, researchers and environmental and industry scientists accurately detect and enumerate a variety of bacterial and fungal pathogens. The devices' unique sealed design reduces the risk of pathogen exposure, and they have a long shelf life. InTray products featuring Colorex technology enable easy-to-interpret visual results from a simple color change. To learn more about BioMed Diagnostics products and services, visit:www.biomeddiagnostics.com.
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Longevity linked to good genes, good diet
Published: Sept. 6, 2012 at 5:12 PM
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Researchers in Sardinia say the longevity of the world's oldest siblings -- nine brothers and sisters ages 105-78 -- was due to good genes and a good diet.
"Italian newspapers reported that the Melis family had been recognized by [Guinness World Records] as officially being the world's oldest siblings," Phil Lempert, a food industry analyst, trend watcher and creator of supermarketguru.com, said in a statement.
"Residing on the island of Sardinia the nine brothers and sisters total 818 years between them. Consolata, the oldest, just turned 105, followed by Claudia 99, Maria 97, Antonio 93, Concetta 91, Adolfo 89, Vitalio 86, Vitalia 81, and Mafalda 78. Consolata has nine children, 24 grand children and 25 great-grand children."
Researchers at the University of Sassari in Sardinia said the family's longevity might be due to genetics, strong family traditions and the seasonal fruits and vegetables -- particularly pears, prunes, or plums -- that they consumed as part of their Mediterranean diet.
For example, pears are high in flavonoids when eaten with the skin, which contains about half of the fruit's dietary fiber -- beneficial in preventing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer. The pears are also high in phytonutrients as well carotenoids -- providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection, Lempert said.
"The high antioxidant content, combined with carotenoids in plums and prunes has been found to ward off macular degeneration, as well as being another good source of fiber," Lempert said.
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'Junk' DNA: Not So Useless After All
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Junk. Barren. Non-functioning. Dark matter. Thats how scientists had described the 98% of human genome that lies between our 21,000 genes, ever since our DNA was first sequenced about a decade ago. The disappointment in those descriptors was intentional and palpable.
It had been believed that the human genome the underpinnings of the blueprint for the talking, empire-building, socially evolved species that we are would be stuffed with sophisticated genes, coding for critical proteins of unparalleled complexity. But when all was said and done, and the Human Genome Project finally determined the entire sequence of our DNA in 2001, researchers found that the 3 billion base pairs that comprised our mere 21,000 genes made up a paltry 2% of the entire genome. The rest, geneticists acknowledged with unconcealed embarrassment, was an apparent biological wasteland.
But it turns out they were wrong. In an impressive series of more than 30 papers published in several journals, including Nature, Genome Research, Genome Biology, Science and Cell, scientists now report that these vast stretches of seeming junk DNA are actually the seat of crucial gene-controlling activity changes that contribute to hundreds of common diseases. The new data come from the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements project, or ENCODE, a $123 million endeavor begun by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in 2003, which includes 442 scientists in 32 labs around the world.
(MORE: Decoding Cancer: Scientists Release 520 Tumor Genomes from Pediatric Patients)
ENCODE has revealed that some 80% of the human genome is biochemically active. What is remarkable is how much of [the genome] is doing at least something. It has changed my perception of the genome, says Ewan Birney, ENCODEs lead analysis coordinator from the European Bioinformatics Institute.
Rather than being inert, the portions of DNA that do not code for genes contain about 4 million so-called gene switches, transcription factors that control when our genes turn on and off and how much protein they make, not only affecting all the cells and organs in our body, but doing so at different points in our lifetime. Somewhere amidst that 80% of DNA, for example, lie the instructions that coax an uncommitted cell in a growing embryo to form a brain neuron, or direct a cell in the pancreas to churn out insulin after a meal, or guide a skin cell to bud off and replace a predecessor that has sloughed off.
What we learned from ENCODE is how complicated the human genome is, and the incredible choreography that is going on with the immense number of switches that are choreographing how genes are used, Eric Green, director of NHGRI, told reporters during a teleconference discussing the findings. We are starting to answer fundamental questions like what are the working parts of the human genome, the parts list of the human genome and what those parts do.
(MORE: Why Genetic Tests Dont Help Doctors Predict Your Risk of Disease)
If the Human Genome Project established the letters of the human genome, ENCODE is providing the narrative of the genetic novel by fashioning strings of DNA into meaningful molecular words that together tell the story not just of how we become who we are, but how we get sick as well.
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New book reviews the biology of synapses
Public release date: 6-Sep-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ]
Contact: Elizabeth Powers powerse@cshl.edu 516-422-4101 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Synapses are bulbous structures where two neurons communicate. Neurotransmitter molecules released from the presynaptic terminal of one neuron diffuse to the postsynaptic terminal on the other, binding to receptors that lead to propagation or modulation of the signal.
Written and edited by experts in the field, The Synapse from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press examines the highly complex structures of the pre- and postsynaptic regions, as well as the trafficking mechanisms that transport vesicles containing neurotransmitters. The contributors discuss how long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) of synaptic transmission form the basis of learning and memory. The roles of calcium signaling in regulating synaptic and cell function and techniques to study such signaling events are also covered.
This volume also includes discussions of synaptic dysfunction in disorders such as autism and Alzheimer's disease. It is an indispensable reference for neurobiologists, cell and developmental biologists, and anyone wishing to understand how the basic building blocks of the brain are put together and communicate.
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San Diego Dermatologist to Host 90 Day Challenge for Face and Body
DEL MAR, CA--(Marketwire -09/06/12)- On Thursday, September 20th, Deborah H. Atkin, MD of Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar, is hosting a 90 Day Challenge for Face and Body event to give participants beautiful, younger skin and a more sculpted body in a matter of days. For this unique event, Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar will partner with SkinMedica and Zeltiq, the company behind the minimally invasive body contouring treatment known as Coolsculpting, to offer a special skin care program and body sculpting package.
From chemical peels to anti-aging serum, SkinMedica creates products designed to help people achieve healthy, vibrant skin. Dr. Atkin says she has trusted these products for years, which is why hosting an event like this is important to her and her practice. Each patient who participates in the event will receive a 90-day SkinMedica skin care package, as well as access to the resident SkinMedica-trained esthetician for a series of in-office Vitalize Peels. The peels are designed to combat sun damage, fine lines, and wrinkles, and can help restore vibrancy and balance to a patient's aesthetic appearance. The package is valued at nearly $1300; however, participants in the 90-day challenge will have access to the package for $795. After the 90-day challenge, the patient with the most visible results will receive another of the same package and regimen of skin treatment free of charge. "This is a great opportunity for existing patients and those who are new to our practice to participate in a jumpstart program to achieve healthier, better looking skin, and sculpt their way to the body they want."
The San Diego dermatologist says she is excited to share the effective developments in skin care, fat reduction, and body sculpting that are now available through these advanced procedures at Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar: She adds that the challenge will also include a "Treat to Complete" Coolsculpting package, which will utilize the new handpiece designed to treat two and a half times the area in half the time as the original procedure. "Coolsculpting provides a safe and effective method of fat reduction with minimal discomfort and no downtime. This is the answer to those unwanted bulges that never seem to budge with diet and exercise."
As a San Diego dermatology practice, Dr. Atkin focuses on a wide range of skin and body procedures designed to help increase her patients' aesthetic appearance and treat uncomfortable conditions that may affect confidence and daily routines. Through procedures such as CoolSculpting, she says patients have the opportunity to make a positive change in their lives by improving their self-esteem and revealing their natural beauty. Dr. Atkin says events like the one on September 20th provide an excellent chance for her to share the benefits of dermatological procedures, an experience she says is both rewarding and inspiring. She says she hopes to increase patient awareness and education about the advantages of minimally-invasive procedures in achieving successful results.
Dr. Atkin says she is looking forward to the challenge and hopes patients gain a unique understanding of the state-of-the-art technologies available in the field of dermatology. She says experiencing techniques like CoolSculpting offers patients the chance to gain invaluable knowledge in their pursuit of a younger, more vibrant appearance. As with any medical procedure, Dr. Atkin recommends her patients consult with a board-certified and qualified dermatologist before undergoing any treatment so as to ensure they receive the highest quality results possible.
This event will be held on September 20, 2012 from 5:30pm-7pm at Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar. The CoolSculpting presentation will be performed by Kaci K. Orosco, a board-certified Physician Assistant with five years of experience in the field. Kaci has performed hundreds of treatments on patients under the direct supervision of Dr. Atkin.
About Deborah H. Atkin, MD
Dr. Deborah Atkin earned her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles with honors in surgery, receiving the UCLA School of Medicine Outstanding Community Service award. She completed her dermatology specialty training at the University of Arizona, Tucson after training during an internship in Internal Medicine at Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation. Dr. Atkin is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She is an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society and the American Liver Foundation, receiving the 2004 Combined Health Agencies San Diego Volunteer of the Year Award.
Located at 12865 Pointe Del Mar Way Suite 160 in Del Mar, CA, Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar can be reached at (858) 350-7546. Dr. Atkin and her team can also be contacted online via the website dermdelmar.com or facebook.com/dermdelmar.
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Reports: 'Grey's Anatomy's' Kim Raver joins NBC's 'Revolution'
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) TVLine is reporting Grey's Anatomy and 24 actress Kim Raver will join NBC's new drama Revolution in a recurring role.
The site doesn't give much insight into Raver's character but does describe her role as "juicy."
According to NBC, Revolution takes 15 years in the future and shows the aftermath of a global blackout where the entire world lost power. The post-apocalyptic drama is filming in the Port City.
A special VIP screening of the pilot episode will be shown Thursday night at Thalian Hall. The event is free, but you need to have a ticket to get in. Make sure to get there early, because seating is first come, first serve.
If you didn't get a ticket to the screening, you can still watch the pilot episode before its television premiere on NBC September 17 at 10:00 p.m. Click here to watch the pilot episode now.
Raver, 43, most recently played Dr. Teddy Altman on Grey's Anatomy for three seasons before leaving the show in May.
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Body Maps: See All Your Parts, Skin Removal Not Required
The interactive anatomy tool that facilitates patient-doctor communication and is "social media ready"
Phones won't ever replace doctors. An app for medical diagnosis can't put a gentle hand on your shoulder. It can't calm you with whispers and a warming embrace. Its fingertips aren't soft, smooth, inquisitive. It doesn't have the robust intuition, the seasoned experience, the authority to which you can surrender control...
But a new app from the good people at General Electricand Healthline can help doctors and patients get on the same page about anatomy -- what's hurting whom, and who's doing what where to help it. Among other things, it's designed to help physicians communicate as a visual aid in discussing diagnoses and treatment plans.That's something an app can do very well. It's called BodyMaps, and it involves this spinning apparition:
She does not grant wishes or respond to emotional cues. You can, though, make her spin around quickly (or slowly, slowly), so the app scores satisfactorily in the rubric for "imparts sense of omnipotence."
Beyond detailed anatomy, it also has 200 concise tutorials like "Why do I sneeze?"
Hint: It's related to the sneezing center.
The real highlight of BodyMaps, though, is the feature where you can annotate the images by drawing with your finger -- to illustrate your point. Because not all doctors are good with words, and not all words are good with doctors. You can only write in blue, black, or green. (Not red!)
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Body Maps: See All Your Parts, Skin Removal Not Required