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2009-02-01 | The key to long-term survival from treatment of mesothelioma is early diagnosis, which enables the greatest potential for success from standard therapies. Standard therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
2009-01-31 | Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) is a laser vision correction procedure for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
2009-01-27 | Habitat for Humanity International has recognized "Nickels for Nails", Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles' youth fundraising program, with the Clarence Jordan award.
2009-01-27 | Repetitive surges and drops in blood pressure and blood flow in the brain might make people with sleep apnea more prone to have a stroke and die in their sleep, according to a new study December 2008 issue of the Journal of Applied Physiology. Does a major flaw exist in sleep research?
2009-01-25 | A new charitable organization, whose focus is addressing the problem of child homelessness in Lake County, IL, has been established in Lake Forest.
2009-01-14 | Qadoshyah Fish, a sister to a boy with Down syndrome felt moved to help other individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Down Syndrome: What You CAN Do, was written to share positive and truthful information about Down syndrome with families, doctors, and other professionals.
2009-01-11 | Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. CPAP and oral appliance therapy can lower increased risks.
2009-01-10 | Banks is the inventor of the award-winning Outta Bed tool, which benefits those at risk of falling by acting as a "helping hand" to assist with getting in and around a bed.
2009-01-04 | A wrongful death occurs when someone is killed as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of another person. In situations where a person's actions are intended to harm or kill the victim, it will be considered wrongful death as well.
2009-01-04 | Poor vision is not an inevitable "side effect" of aging. You can potentially have clear vision for life by taking the steps necessary to care properly for your eyes, Cataract surgery is one way to do so, and is a simple, virtually painless method for regaining clear vision
2009-01-02 | Oral Appliances and dental sleep medicine are growing in popularity compared to CPAP. CPAP and oral appliances are now considered first line treatments of sleep apnea and surgery is a secondary therapy. Too many patients do not like use their CPAP machines on a regular basis.
2008-12-27 | Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. CPAP and oral appliance therapy can lower increased risks.
2008-12-26 | Staffers at Employers Resource in Raleigh decided to donate their Christmas party budget and volunteer for the Raleigh Rescue Mission's 2nd Annual Merry Movie Marathon
2008-12-20 | "Waiting for My Real Life" an independent, award-winning feature documentary is scheduled to screen in the Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival, on Monday, December 29, at 7:30pm, at the Fine Arts Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills.
2008-12-12 | Continental Van Lines teamed up with Fisher Radio Seattle (KPLZ/STAR 101.5/KVI/KOMO) to roll-out the "Stuff The Truck Toy Drive" at three Seattle-area Walmart locations on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008.
2008-12-11 | The Chase Away Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Michigan, and foundation advisory board member Mike Babcock, head coach of the Detroit Red Wings makes a donation of $50,000 to the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
2008-12-10 | Preferred Care at Home Publishes Book to Lift the Spirit and Health of Elderly Affected by Holiday Depression
2008-12-09 | When Thomas Hapka suffered a near-fatal brain injury, he didn't know what life had in store for him. Now he's teamed with Erick and Adam Rolfson of the Bring Back Brett Favre fan organization to publish "Letters To Brett Favre: A Fan Tribute".
2008-12-06 | People with special needs, such as the physically disabled, are often incapable of maintaining good oral hygiene practices.
2008-11-27 | Gap year in Africa options now available through i-to-i.com