Manism Tip

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2012

The world’s first men’s lifestyle Q&A community, Manism.com, has recently launched, aiming to provide top quality advice for men across the country. Members of the community drive discussion on everything from dating strategies to workout regimes to style tips, with many suggestions being supplied by an ever-expanding network of professionals in these domains.

As circulation of men’s lifestyle publications continues to decline, more men are turning to the Web for information and on topics they find of interest. While some websites have done a decent job of bridging the gap, the demands of advertisers combined with an inability to truly engage their readership have led to sub par solutions. Manism.com intends to set this right by offering a free platform that allows anyone to ask a question, leaving it up to a community of motivated readers to decide which ones hold the most value.

In the style of popular Q&A sites of the moment, Manism.com employs mechanisms such as voting, reputation and self-moderation to filter out the bad content and retain the good. “My goal was to create a single alternative to the hundreds of men’s interest forums that already exist out there, with a much lower noise-to-signal ratio,” says Zak Gottlieb, Founder of Manism.com. “There’s so much bad advice for men floating around on the Internet these days that there’s an urgent need for better ways to curate it all.”

Manism.com offers its members the ability to contribute questions and answers on subjects ranging from success with women to career advancement; muscle building techniques to male-oriented product recommendations. The content is then easily surfaced through browsable tags and categories. Authority is conferred via a simple system of reputation and badges, with those who have risen within the community accumulating rights to oversee the activity and influence its direction.

While society and old media continue attempting to hash out a workable definition of ‘the modern man,’ Manism.com provides a stage for guys of all ages to decide the question for themselves. “As the Web begins to mature,” says Mr. Gottlieb, “social media is being used to collect and organize the vast amounts of untapped knowledge that exist on various subjects. In the case of Manism.com, such knowledge is helping men to gain a better handle on the concept of twenty-first century masculinity.”

About Manism.com

Manism.com is a free website dispensing advice for men of all ages, covering topics from relationship problems to health issues, sports queries to career concerns, fitness questions to “how to get the girl.” The intention is to make the site into the best possible learning resource for guys who are interested in personal development.

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In 2011, CCA educational staff assisted 3,092 inmates obtain their GED.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

CCA, America’s leader in partnership corrections, is taking time to recognize its teachers and nurses this month, in its observance of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week.

The dedicated work of educators and nurses throughout CCA facilities has impacted countless offender lives, whether it be providing comfort to an individual who has fallen ill or guiding a student to earn his or her first degree.

“It’s wonderful to see the faces of students when they complete their education program,” said Tom Shaw, CCA Director of Educational Services. “It’s a proud moment for everyone and I’m especially grateful to our teachers and their commitments to seeing the individuals in our care succeed.”

In 2011, CCA educational staff assisted 3,092 inmates obtain their GED. The proven results of released inmates’ participation in education programs, such as a reduced recidivism rate and a higher employment rate, are a testament to the positive impact teachers have, and their ability to transform lives and better communities.

CCA’s nurses and other healthcare professionals are equally as dedicated. Using their skilled training, and in many cases years of practical experience, their contributions often go unnoticed.

“Our health care professionals pride themselves on being great problem solvers and work as a team to help each other and those in our care,” said Herb Spiwak, CCA Vice President of Healthcare Services. “This is great opportunity to thank all of our nursing staff on the high quality care they provide day in and day out and their dedication to improving the health of the patients we serve.”

CCA is appreciative of this opportune time to collectively celebrate teachers and nurses. It is these employees who exemplify CCA’s dedication of delivering excellence with the utmost care and commitment, while serving the communities they operate within.

About Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week

Teacher Appreciation Week was established in 1984 by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), as a way to celebrate teachers who have made lasting contributions to individuals and communities. National Nurses Week corresponds with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

About CCA

CCA is the nation’s largest provider of partnership corrections to federal, state and local government, operating more than 60 facilities, including more than 40 company-owned facilities, with more than 90,000 beds, in 20 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to providing the residential services for inmates, CCA facilities offer rehabilitation and educational programs, including education, vocation, religious services, life skills and employment training and substance abuse treatment. For more information, visit: cca.com and ccacommunities.

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IT Martini 19 at the Tween Brands Campus in New Albany

Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) May 10, 2012

On May 23 and 24, 2012 information technology professionals from all over the world descend on Columbus’s Arena Grand Theater at 175 Nationwide Blvd for the Path to Agility Conference – the largest Agile conference outside of San Francisco. The conference and signature IT Martini reception on May 24th at 343 Front Street Tavern and Sports Bar is expected to bring close to 1,000 IT professionals together.

Thanks to the explosive growth of Agile practices, Central Ohio’s growing technology influence in the Midwest and strong partnerships with community facing organizations like IT Martini, the Central Ohio Agile Association (COHAA) has seen The Path to Agility conference more than double in size since its debut in 2010:

2010: 350 attendees, 2 keynotes, 18 sessions, 1 day

2011: 500 attendees, 2 keynotes, 18 sessions, 1 day

2012: 775 attendees, 4 keynotes, 26 sessions, 2 days, addition of The Path to Craftsmanship and Code Retreat

This year the popular conference boasts more than 40 national & international speakers hosting nearly 30 sessions. Through a creative partnership with COHAA, IT Martini featured several top speakers from The Path to Agility conference in the IT Martini Weekly newsletter and made them available for live question & answer style discussion on the web.

“We are excited to continue our partnership between COHAA and IT Martini,” Bart Murphy, COHAA board member and conference chair said. “The spotlight articles IT Martini has produced highlighting The Path to Agility and Craftmanship conference speakers has been great to build buzz and allow the IT community to get to know our speakers prior to the event.”

Both organizations have a long-time commitment to connecting the IT community at events, so hosting interactive online discussions with Agile thought leaders was a natural extension.

John Bishop, co-founder of IT Martini, agreed, “I’ve really enjoyed seeing world renowned speakers like Christopher Avery, Robert ‘Uncle Bob’ Martin, Jurgen Apello and Ken Schwaber connecting with the IT community leading up to the event. It’s an honor to have IT Martini Weekly carry the stories of such an accomplished, outgoing group of people who are willing to engage IT professionals across a variety of formats.”

At the conclusion of The Path to Agility conference on May 24th, IT Martini is hosting a reception event with one part conference attendees and one part IT community. This mix is vital to the ongoing success of both organizations, according to Murphy.

Murphy continued, “Both the Central Ohio Agile Association and IT Martini organizations have a passion for improving the IT community. Each year we use the feedback from the Conference Retrospective and reception hosted by IT Martini to plan for the next conference. This activity allows all conference attendees a chance to provide feedback, socialize with peers, meet the conference speakers and of course, win some great prizes. I can’t think of a better way to close out conference.”

Three-time Emmy award winning journalist Angela An of 10TV news has signed on to emcee the IT Martini reception, guiding attendees through activities such as speed networking, the ‘Voice for the IT Community Choice’ and a charity benefit for Buckeye Ranch. IT Martini has raised more than $ 30,000 for local charities since being founded in 2008.

“The Buckeye Ranch is excited to partner with IT Martini for another fundraising event,” Michelle Aro, development coordinator of The Buckeye Ranch said. “Through our programs and services, The Buckeye Ranch is able to help 1,600 children and families everyday in our community. These children and families struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health issues and we provide hope and healing to them through our treatment programs and continued support. We could not continue the level of treatment and support without the financial assistance from individuals, corporations and fundraisers like IT Martini.”

Early stage companies have always been a focus of IT Martini events and IT Martini 21 is no exception. Five companies presenting at the event are Mondokio, sideNOW, LifeCubby, ZoopShop and The 5 Minute Project. Each company is vying for the coveted IT Community Choice Award which is decided by popular vote of event attendees.

IT Martini events wouldn’t be what they are today without the support of the IT community and tech companies dedicated to cultivating active relationships within the community.

“Vaco Columbus is proud to sponsor this IT Martini event, our 3rd sponsorship of their events in the last nine months,” Paul Bishop managing partner of Vaco said. “We trust IT Martini to be a great professional networking source in the Columbus IT community, providing our team value on many levels. We’ve made lasting friendships and business relationships as well as expanded brand awareness of Vaco, a key advantage in a highly competitive industry.”

All ticket holders for The Path to Agility are automatically registered for the IT Martini reception, which starts at 4:00 p.m. for conference attendees and 5:30 p.m. for non-conference attendees at 343 Front Street Tavern & Sports Bar. The turn-out is expected to be nearly 1,000 IT professionals at the reception event, with tickets still on sale.

About IT Martini:

IT Martini was founded by John Bishop and Aladin Gohar, two IT Professionals who wanted a better IT Community. They spawned a conference event series and a weekly web newsletter that connects IT Communities together in a growing number of cities.

About The Path to Agility Conference:

The Path to Agility conference was developed to further COHAA’s mission to promote the use of Agile practices and principles. COHAA has engaged a number of national and regional Agile thought leaders to provide session content focused on a mix of business, technical, and/or management topics. Whether you are well along the path or just starting out, this conference will help guide you in the right direction. Register now and begin to plan YOUR path to agility.

About Vaco:

Vaco partners with clients on critical projects and strategic talent acquisitions in the areas of technology, finance, accounting, and administration. It’s structure and culture reflect the Latin meaning of our name – “to free oneself from work.”

Vaco has grown from a de novo start in 2002 to over $ 170 million in revenue and 1000+ employee consultants. We have been named to Inc Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies in America for five consecutive years (2007-2011). Vaco Columbus was founded in early 2011.

MEDIA INTERVIEWS CONTACT INFO:

John Bishop | 614.432.4323 | john@itmartini.com | http://www.ITMartini.com

Interviews and photo opportunities available to media during the event.

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Executive Compensation Specialists D.G. McDermott Associates announce a new executive compensation survey just for middle market companies

Red Bank, NJ (PRWEB) May 10, 2012

D.G. McDermott Associates and PRESIDENT&CEO Magazine announce the rollout of a new Executive Compensation Survey specifically designed for middle market companies. The survey gives company owners the opportunity to compare their executive compensation and benefits plans to industry and the broader market.

Though pay practices continue to take center stage, middle market businesses have not had sources for reliable, unbiased third party data that can help them benchmark their executive pay and benefits plans against a broad cross-section of similar companies.

“Most of the scrutiny has been on executive compensation at Fortune 500 companies,” says Don McDermott, owner and principal of D.G. McDermott Associates, a Red Bank, NJ, management consulting firm. “The 2012 Middle Market Executive Compensation Survey is the first tailored for public and private middle-market companies that will offer confidential, real-world comparisons to other middle-market companies.”

McDermott Associates, with consulting specialties in human resources and executive compensation, developed this survey in collaboration with PRESIDENT&CEO magazine, the publication for and about middle market executives.

The cost for survey participation is $ 495 per company and enrollment is open until May 31, 2012. Survey participants will receive a customized analysis for 19 senior management titles. Comparisons by position, then by geographic area, revenues, ownership type, and industry category will also be provided.

Those interested in the survey can learn more at http://www.dgm.com/surveyinfo or by calling D.G. McDermott Associates at 732.842.8634. Those who want to enroll can do so at http://www.dgm.com/MidMktExecCompSurvey.

About D.G. McDermott Associates

Founded in 1985, D.G. McDermott Associates, LLC, is a full-service management consulting firm that provides practical human resources and executive compensation programs to a range of public, private and not-for-profit firms. The company is known for thinking outside the box, and blending successful age-old business practices into modern-day solutions. McDermott Associates is based in Red Bank, N.J., and has served clients in the financial services, health care, durable and nondurable goods industries, utilities, and non-profits. For more information about McDermott Associates, visit dgm.com or call 732.842.8634.

About PRESIDENT&CEO Magazine

PRESIDENT&CEO is a magazine for, and about, American’s middle market C-level executives. The magazine focuses on the life and business demands associated with the challenge of being a middle market CEO, including management challenges, personal wealth management, finance and operations, travel and other “executive lifestyle” issues, and more. For more information about the publication visit presidentandceomagazine.com.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 05, 2012

Corneal specialist Dr. Rajesh Khanna is one of the leading pioneers of Lasik surgery. He has been performing surgical eye procedures and specializing in eye care for over twenty years. He has helped patients suffering from various eye disorders and diseases and through his expertise he has recently made an astounding discovery. Dr. Khanna has found that patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease may benefit from Prelex or Lasik eye surgery. Parkinson’s disease is a motor functioning disorder and occurs when there is a problem with a specific nerve cell in the brain.

Parkinson’s disease is defined as the inability of the nerve cells to produce dopamine, a chemical which tells the body to move. When these cells are affected the body cannot move properly. Parkinson’s is a slow process, occurring over time. The symptoms of Parkinson’s include; tremors, a shaking or trembling of the body. Tremors may affect ones hands, arms, or legs. Additional symptoms include, stiff muscles, slow movement, and problems with balance or walking. These tremors and slow movement can cause much difficulty for patients that need to wear glasses or contact lenses. Also the slow movement may mean that it takes extensive time to walk to the glasses or contacts. Dr. Khanna suggests that Prelex or Lasik treatment may be a great option for these patients. After surgery, vision will be drastically improved and patients will not need to bother with the hassle of glasses or contacts. For those that are between the ages of 18 to 40, Lasik is a great alternative. Over the past few years Lasik has become the most desired procedure in the country. Dr. Khanna offers the most modern Lasik technology, the procedure itself takes only 15 minutes per eye and has an extremely quick recovery.

For patients over the age of 45 Prelex is a great alternative. Unlike traditional vision correction procedures, prelex corrects nearsightedness and farsightedness by replacing the eye’s natural dysfunctional lens with a special presbyopic intra-ocular lens, such as the restor aspheric or crystalens HD. Prelex is a great alternative for people who do not medically qualify for Lasik or other refractive surgeries, have early signs of cataracts, would like to depend less on bifocals or reading glasses, or are severely nearsighted or farsighted. Almost all people who have PRELEX will not need glasses for distance or reading. An advantage to Prelex is that cataracts are prevented, as one cannot form in an artificial lens. Overall prelex and lasik are great alternatives and can truly help aid Parkinson’s patients by providing immensely improved vision, and the freedom to not worry about holding, putting on, losing, or locating glasses or contacts.

The Khanna Institute maintains two locations in California for patient convenience. One is located at 240 S. La Cienega Blvd., #250 in Beverly Hills and the second is at 179 Auburn Court #1 in Westlake Village.

ABOUT RAJESH KHANNA

Dr. Rajesh Khanna is an internationally recognized LASIK and refractive vision care specialist, and the team ophthalmologist for the Men’s USA Water Polo Team. He graduated among the top of his class in medical school and is a member of the UCLA faculty. Utilizing his skills to instruct a new generation of eye surgeons on the safest and most effective techniques and procedures, he pioneered many of today’s techniques in LASIK and refractive surgery. Khanna invented a variety of instruments to aid in surgeries and speaks at a myriad of national and international professional venues each year. He participates in refractive surgery conferences and wet labs worldwide. Featured extensively in print and broadcast media, he’s received prestigious awards and honors from the World Health Organization. He’s a member of the American Medical Association, the prestigious American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 03, 2012

1-800-Oncologist, Inc. announced today the launch of three solutions that will transform social, local and mobile communication between patients and oncologists. This digital-front-door suite integrates physician-reviewed patient education with a web portal, social media channels and mobile devices.

With the launch of these 1-800-Oncologist solutions, oncologists are now able to prescribe news and medication information to patients, and patients are able to effortlessly locate and speak with a cancer treatment center.

“We are transforming the digital front door to oncology into a fully integrated experience where oncologists are able to easily connect and effectively communicate with patients,” says 1-800-Oncologist CEO Donald Hackett. “The company’s mission is to empower oncologists to reduce health care delivery costs by 5%.”

“Digital patient education is the missing element for more efficient health care delivery. 1-800-Oncologist connects action oriented, pre-appointment patients with accurate patient education before they talk with their doctors, making each appointment more productive. It’s a simple concept that will give oncologists the tools to save millions of dollars in patient care costs,” said Hackett.

1-800-Oncologist solutions suite includes:

    1-800-Oncologist.com, the leading digital publisher of patient-centric, doctor-reviewed, cancer news published at an 8th grade comprehension level. News and medication information are integrated with world-class videos from Health Guru, the leading health video publisher, rendering a superior user experience.

    1-800-Oncologist Direct Connect™, a toll-free voice portal where patients can locate and speak directly with a cancer treatment center or talk with a medication information specialist.

    1-800-Oncologist Prescribe™, a multi-channel personalized education solutions suite that enables oncologists to ‘prescribe’ actionable information to patients at multiple touch points. Available to providers at no cost, 1-800-Oncologist Prescribe customizes and distributes personalized patient education in the provider’s waiting room, on the provider’s website and social media channels and on mobile devices.

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US, accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths. The American Cancer Society expects 1,638,910 new cancer cases (848,170 men and 790,740 women) to be diagnosed in 2012. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimated the overall costs of cancer in the United States for 2010 were $ 263.8 billion.

“Well-educated patients are essential to achieve better care, more effective outcomes, and lower health care delivery costs”, says Dr. Shannon Cox, a partner at Austin Cancer Centers. “With 1-800-Oncologist’s solutions we can consistently deliver relevant, easy-to-understand education that encourages patients to take an active role in maintaining healthy individual behaviors that reduce cancer risks.”

A study directed by the Texas Department of State Health Services determined the total cost of cancer in the state was roughly $ 21.9 billion in 2007. If as few as 100 oncologists in Texas reduce the cost of care delivery by 5%, the annual savings will be greater than $ 100 million. For more information please visit http://www.1-800-oncologist.com

1-800-Oncologist, Inc., funded by an investment from Patient Conversation Media, Inc., is currently producing two types of revenues, and is forecasting to be profitable by Q3 2012.

About 1-800-Oncologist, Inc.

1-800-Oncologist integrates appointment management solutions with actionable, physician-reviewed patient education information. 1-800-Oncologist enables patients to easily locate and speak directly with cancer specialists. We are a member only network of health care professionals that focuses on generating productive conversations within the highly motivated pre-appointment market of patients ready to begin treatment, thus empowering cancer centers to effectively convert phone calls into new patients.

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Alex(at)PatientConversation(dot)com

512.565.7383

Certain statements contained in this press release may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” under federal securities laws, and The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding The Company ‘s anticipated future revenues, profits, plans, forecasts, brands, customers and website visitors. The Company cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Such factors include (a) general economic conditions and fluctuations and changes in markets for The Company’s products and services; (b) the failure of The Company’s products and services to deliver commercially acceptable performance; (c) the ability of The Company’s management to finance and manage effectively The Company’s growth and expansion; (d) changes in federal, state and other jurisdictions, laws, rules and regulations; and (e) numerous other risks. The Company makes no promise to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of changes in underlying factors, conditions, laws, rules and regulations, or of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Money & Medicine

Framingham, MA (PRWEB) May 01, 2012

While politicians debate healthcare reform – and the Supreme Court ponders its constitutionality – MedSmart Members has launched its flagship website, OurHealthcareSucks.com, to alert consumers to the hidden dangers in American healthcare that have little to do with healthcare reform.

These include what it describes as the dual threats of financial exploitation by unscrupulous doctors and medical mistakes that are often hidden from patients and their families.

Citing leading academic physicians and esteemed medical journals as sources, the site makes the case that an increasing proportion of America’s doctors – particularly its glut of medical specialists – are putting their own financial self-interests before the interests of their patients, as required by medical codes of ethics.

According to MedSmart Members founder, John Lynch, what’s always been a problem in medicine has escalated into a full-blown crisis:

“We hear lots about how our healthcare costs are on a trajectory to bankrupt America, but little about the growing contribution that physician fraud is making to this fiscal crisis. Every dollar of wasteful – and often dangerous – medical spending is a dollar of income to someone’s physician…

“And much of it is self-generated. This is where free-market theories fall apart with our healthcare system. No other industry allows its suppliers – in this case, doctors – to generate their own demand. Only healthcare permits this kind of market distortion. The result? Medical codes of ethics are routinely ignored in what’s become literally the most corrupt industry in America.”

OurHealthcareSucks.com is meant as a wake-up call to alert American patients and consumers – all future patients – to the pervasiveness of these threats to their future financial security and even their physical well-being.

“Too many Americans remain stuck in a Marcus Welby, M.D. mindset about their healthcare. Few are willing to seriously consider whether their doctors are participants in this ethical erosion – preferring the false comfort in believing their doctors are above such things…

“But with a third-to-half our medical spending deemed unneeded, it’s obvious this problem is far more widespread than most Americans recognize”, according to Lynch.

The initial pages and blog posts at OurHealthcareSucks.com bear out these assertions, while pointing the way to what it calls the only viable solution for America’s families and businesses: better educated medical consumers who are able to spot the scams before they’re victimized by them. As the site’s tagline explains, this requires “Getting serious about your healthcare”.

Lynch concluded by observing that “Businesses have as big a stake in this as consumers. No other business expense is increasing at the pace of healthcare costs – and shifting these exploding costs to employees is not a viable or lasting solution…

“The evidence all shows that employees in high-deductible health insurance plans put off needed care because they can’t afford their out-of-pocket costs. This will only cost more in the long run as more advanced disease is more costly to treat. Kicking this can down the road has some very unintended – and inhumane – consequences.”

OurHealthcareSucks.com hopes to educate and motivate consumers to learn what they need to avoid being victimized and to assume a more meaningful role as equal partners in their own medical care.

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Company Information: OurHealthcareSucks.com is a website owned and managed by MedSmart Members LLC – an online publisher of consumer health information publications. For an overview of additional book publications scheduled for release in 2012, please visit http://ourhealthcaresucks.com/books/.

Contact Information: To find out more about Our Healthcare Sucks, please visit OurHealthcareSucks.com or contact John Lynch via email at john(at)medsmartmembers(dot)com or by phone at 1-800-277-6514.

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National Pain Institute Port St Lucie (772) 446-1484.

Port St Lucie, FL (PRWEB) April 28, 2012

Port St Lucie pain clinic National Pain Institute has joined the Florida Pain Network as one of the featured Port St Lucie pain management. The clinic is accepting new patients and for appointments call (772) 446-1484.

Services at National Pain Institute’s pain management clinic in Port St Lucie include medication management and interventional pain management services with Board Certified doctors. The Florida pain clinic accepts a considerable amount of health insurances including BCBS, Aetna, United, Medicare, Cigna, and many others.

According to last year’s report from the Institute of Medicine, over one third of America is suffering from pain. The cost to the US is over $ 550 billion dollars every year according to the report, which is a staggering number. Pain clinics in Port St Lucie such as National Pain Institute provide substantial expertise to suffering people with comprehensive services.

“The Florida Pain Network is proud to announce the inclusion of National Pain Institute in Port St Lucie in our directory listings of pain management,” said Network CEO David Greene. He added, “Let’s face it – life is just too short to be disabled with pain. The Board Certified pain doctors and staff at National Pain Institute have devoted their lives to reducing pain, and we are ecstatic to have them as part of the Network.”

The Florida Pain Network connects those in pain with Florida Pain Clinics. The connection allows individuals in pain to find pain management clinics, chiropractic and physical therapy clinics, and eliminates the hassle of having to research them all individually. Listings with specific information are provided right on Floridapainnetwork.com. The listings are geographically targeted so the closest ones will show up first, making it extremely convenient for those in pain.

In addition, the website has a significant amount of education as well including specific sections on Spinal Decompression Therapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic education, Pain Management Procedures, Tens Unit FAQ’s, Physical Therapy, Massage, Manipulation Under Anesthesia, an active Blog, and more.

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New York mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 27, 2012

New York mesothelioma attorney Joseph W. Belluck said today that researchers’ identification of a small molecule more abundant in the blood of people with mesothelioma is another reason for optimism among several this spring for sufferers of the asbestos-related cancer.

He was referring to a report recently given by Australian researchers at the European Lung Cancer Conference (ELCC) in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the researchers, molecules known as microRNAs in blood could serve as a diagnostic marker for mesothelioma.

A diagnostic marker based on a simple blood test could eventually limit the need for a lung biopsy, which is currently the standard procedure, according to an ELCC press release.

Belluck noted that significant groundbreaking work is also taking place in Dr. Harvey Pass’ lab at New York University in New York City on the mesothelioma markers.

“This research points the way to a new, easier means of diagnosing mesothelioma in its early stages, and it’s yet another reason for a positive outlook among all of those who must deal with this devastating disease,” said Belluck, a founding partner of the New York personal injury firm, Belluck & Fox, LLP.

“Anything that helps us to better understand mesothelioma gives us more hope that the key to a cure is out there, waiting to be found,” added Belluck, who focuses on mesothelioma and other asbestos-exposure cases.

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the outer lining of the lungs and abdomen. It is caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring heat- and fire-resistant mineral. Asbestos has been used in a variety of equipment, industrial machinery and consumer products.

Belluck noted that clinical trial results released in March by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine said that chemotherapy combined with gene therapy shrinks mesothelioma tumors twice as quickly as traditional treatments.

The Penn study was followed by publication of “The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It” by Ricki Lewis, which presents an optimistic look at the history and future of gene therapy as a means of fighting mesothelioma and other diseases.

“The news about mesothelioma in the last two months has been hopeful,” he said

Mesothelioma victims typically show disease symptoms many years after exposure to asbestos in an occupational setting. The disease is terminal, but aggressive therapy can prolong the lives of patients who are diagnosed early.

“We strongly encourage anyone exposed to asbestos even once who exhibits symptoms like shortness of breath, a lingering cough or chest pain, or night sweats to see a doctor as soon as possible,” Belluck said.

About Belluck & Fox, LLP

Belluck & Fox, LLP, is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, as well as victims of crime, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won over $ 400 million in compensation for clients and their families.

Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and in Super Lawyers. Mr. Belluck has won numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos, defective medical products, tobacco and lead paint, including a recent asbestos case that settled for more than $ 12 million.

Partner Jordan Fox is a well-known asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and to Super Lawyers. On two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal’s Largest Verdict of the Year. He recently secured verdicts of $ 32 million and more than $ 19 million on behalf of individuals who had contracted mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.

In September, Belluck & Fox, LLP, won a coveted spot on a list of America’s best law firms, which was published jointly by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers magazine. The listing showcased 8,782 different law firms ranked in one or more of 81 major practice areas.

For more information, contact the firm at (877) 637-6843 or through the online contact form.

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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 20, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn – G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent signal-transducing molecules that transmit signals to cells. They play a key role in converting extracellular stimulus into intracellular responses, and are therefore responsible for all physiological processes. Dysfunctional GPCRs are the prime cause for a host of human diseases, both physiological and pathophysiological, ranging from allergies, depression to hypertension. Given the fact that G-protein is a stimulative hormone receptor, which influences the activity of intracellular metabolism, studying the mechanisms by which hormone receptors dictate the function of complex tissues will provide invaluable input in developing drugs that will efficiently target the disease condition. Newer research studies have revealed that this super family of signal transducing molecules is capable of sending extraneous signals into the cell through alternate pathways, such as, Jak2 kinase, and protein kinase C. Consequently, GPCR emerges as one of the most powerful drug target classes.

Significant untapped potential exists for pharmaceutical development based on GPCRs. Drugs targeting GPCR have superior therapeutic benefits, as they are more active at cell surface receptors. Almost half of pharmaceutical drugs available in the market target GPCRs, which corroborates the potential these targets have in the area of medicine. The GPCR family of receptors flaunts the potential to provide optimum therapeutic benefits in a wide range of diseases, such as, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, schizophrenia, and pain, among numerous others. Recent research and advancements in medicinal chemistry, structure-based drug designing, and screening methodologies opened a plethora of opportunities for the GPCR industry, leading to further exploitation of this target class. Currently, R&D efforts are being directed at known as well as orphan GPCRs, which show significant potential for the development of new GPCR targeting therapeutics.

Currently over 250 GPCRs have been identified together with their endogenous ligand. Conversely, there still exists over 150 GPCRs for which endogenous ligand has not been identified till date, making these orphan GPCRs a potential laden area for therapeutic targets. The newly isolated orphan receptors exhibit massive potential in pioneering drug development and discovery. Orphan GPCRs are therefore forecast to emerge into a core focus area for pharmaceutical companies and academic researchers in the upcoming years. Hitherto a neglected area of opportunities, “deorphanizing” the currently orphan GPCRs is poised to become the new name of the game, as scientists embark on this largely uncharted path of revelation and discovery. PathHunter Arrestin technology recently developed by DiscoveRx increases the chances of successful de-orphanization of orphan GPCRs, which over the last few years witnessed a steady decline. Some of the evolving concepts that are likely to aid in dealing with the challenging GPCR-based drug discovery environment as well as in identifying new mechanisms for validated targets include GPCR allosterism, GPCR dimerisation, and GPCR oligomerisation.

Major players profiled in the report include 7TM Pharma A/S, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Acure Pharma AB, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Addex Pharmaceuticals, Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., DiscoveRx Corporation, Dimerix Bioscience Pty Ltd, Euroscreen SA, and Trevena, Inc. among others.

The research report titled “G-Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs): A Global Market Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides comprehensive market overview, trends & issues, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. The report offers analytics pertaining to sales of drugs targeting G-Protein-Coupled Receptors for the global market for years 2009 through 2017. The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2003 through 2008.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –

http://www.strategyr.com/G_Protein_Coupled_Receptors_GPCRs_Market_Report.asp

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