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LegalView Reports Development of a Breakthrough Study Explaining How Asbestos Causes Mesothelioma Cancer

LegalView Reports Development of a Breakthrough Study Explaining How Asbestos Causes Mesothelioma Cancer

LegalView recently reported of a study by scientists at Ohio State University who are attempting to determine the molecular details of how asbestos fibers bind to human cancer cells. The scientists hope that with the study, they will eventually be able to produce more adequate mesothelioma treatments.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 31, 2008 -- LegalView.com, the most comprehensive legal resource available on the Internet, recently informed its mesothelioma information (http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/blog) blog readers of the development of a breakthrough study by Ohio State University researchers as to how asbestos fibers bind to human cells to cause the deadly condition known as mesothelioma. The scientists will be using a method known as atomic force microscopy "to observe how a single asbestos fiber binds with a specific receptor protein on cell surfaces," according to a Dec. 22 Science Daily news article. Although the study is years away from being complete, scientists hope that one day they may be able to offer a better understanding of the development of the condition, which will result in a more comprehensive knowledge of the disease and more adequate treatments.

Mesothelioma cancer is a condition that occurs in individuals who have inhaled asbestos fibers and/or dust. The condition causes cancerous cells to form on the internal lining of the lungs and, after 10 to 30 years, signs and symptoms of the condition begin to develop. Because mesothelioma cancer remains largely in a dormant state for the duration of its life in a victim, by the time its symptoms develop it is often untreatable.

Individuals who suffer from the deadly cancer should consider speaking with an experienced mesothelioma lawyer (http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/find-mesothelioma-lawyer.aspx) as to the details surrounding a potential mesothelioma lawsuit (http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/mesothelioma-law-suit.aspx). Such a meeting could benefit anyone suffering from mesothelioma symptoms (http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/mesothelioma-symptoms.aspx) by resulting in monetary compensation, which may assist a victim in receiving expensive and potentially life-saving treatments.

LegalView also offers an array of other legal topics available through its LegalView library. For example, the site has made available the latest information on brain injury treatments as well as information on controversial prescription drugs such as Chantix and Singulair, which have both been linked to suicidal thoughts and tendencies among patients, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports.

LegalView recently updated its TBI information portal with a new therapy known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which is often used among divers when bends occur. However, new research is finding that HBOT may offer success among brain injured victims by administering the therapy among U.S. soldiers as a brain injury treatment (http://brain-injury.legalview.com). To learn more of the treatment, visit the LegalView brain injury information portal at http://brain-injury.legalview.com/.

Both Chantix and Singulair have been linked to an increase of behavioral and mood disorders as well as depression, increased suicidal tendencies, thoughts and actions; although both drugs treat very different conditions. Chantix is a smoking cessation drug that has been prescribed to nearly 4 million U.S. citizens whereas Singulair is used to treat allergies and asthma among Americans. If a victim suffers from either the Chantix risks (http://chantix.legalview.com) or the Singulair side effects (http://singulair.legalview.com), they are encouraged to locate an experienced pharmaceutical attorney for assistance on developing a potential class action lawsuit.

About LegalView

LegalView.com is a public service brought to you by Legal WebTV Network, LLC, a Limited Liability Corporation created by a group of the nation's most highly respected law firms: Anapol Schwartz; Brent Coon and Associates; Burg Simpson; Cohen, Placitella and Roth; James F. Humphreys and Associates; Lopez McHugh; and Thornton and Naumes. For more information on the accomplishments and track records of LegalView.com's superior sponsoring law firms and to get in touch with LegalView attorneys, visit LegalView at www.LegalView.com.

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Quick Weight Loss Centers Announces 25 Finalists in Weight Loss Contest!

Quick Weight Loss Centers Announces 25 Finalists in Weight Loss Contest!

Winner will receive $10,000 prize for best weight loss testimonial.

Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) December 31, 2008 -- Quick Weight Loss Centers has revealed the top 25 finalists in the Quick Weight Loss Centers $10,000 Weight Loss Challenge! Pictures of the finalists, along with their weight loss success stories, can be viewed on the Quick Weight Loss website.

Together, the $10,000 weight loss contest finalists (http://quickweightloss.net/finalists) lost over 1,300 pounds! They have a wide variety of occupations, including a nurse, a recording artist, a teacher, a dancer, a banker, and an accountant. One finalist is currently in the Army Reserves.

The 25 finalists come from cities all over South Florida, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coral Springs, Davie, Fort Pierce, Fort Lauderdale, Greenacres, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, Parkland, Port St. Lucie, West Palm Beach, and Weston.

The winner will receive a grand prize of $10,000 in cash and prizes. In addition, 12 other finalists will receive prizes, including program reimbursements and gift cards useable at any of our South Florida weight loss clinics (http://quickweightloss.net/locations.php) for any of their weight loss products.

Entrants in the $10,000 Quick Weight Loss Challenge were asked to submit before and after weight loss photos, as well as weight loss testimonials describing their experience with Quick Weight Loss Centers and how their weight loss changed their life.

In addition to presenting the 25 finalists, for a limited time Quick Weight Loss is hosting an internet vote to help determine the prize winners! Browse through the finalists, read about their weight loss results and success stories (http://quickweightloss.net/finalists) and vote for your favorite. This is not a bikini model competition, or a challenge to see who could lose the most weight. When placing your vote, Quick Weight Loss Centers asks that you consider their overall physical transformation, their ability to represent Quick Weight Loss and be an inspiration to others, and their written testimonial. Remember, the vote is only available for a limited time, so vote now!

About Quick Weight Loss Centers:

Quick Weight Loss Centers was founded in 2001 and, with 14 South Florida weight loss clinics in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and the Treasure Coast, has helped thousands of people lose weight quickly and safely and reach their weight loss goals. Quick Weight Loss Centers' unique weight loss program (http://quickweightloss.net/program.php) is doctor recommended and nutritionally designed to develop proper eating habits for long term weight loss success. Quick Weight Loss clients lose 3-7 pounds per week by following personalized weight loss plans which are individually supervised for safe weight loss and to ensure that members are satisfied while achieving the best weight loss results. The Quick Weight Loss website includes an online weight loss product store and online scheduling for free weight loss consultations (http://quickweightloss.net/appointment.php). You can call their toll-free number at 1-877-977-THIN to reach your local weight loss center or visit anytime at: http://quickweightloss.net.

Contact Information:

Quick Weight Loss Centers

Lynn Allen

954-316-2151

press (at) qwlc (dot) net

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Infohrm Launches Industry-Focused Workforce Planning and Analytics Consortiums to Improve Talent Management

Infohrm Launches Industry-Focused Workforce Planning and Analytics Consortiums to Improve Talent Management

Will Offer Metrics Best Practices, Networking, Analytics, and Benchmarking for Energy/Utility, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Retail Organizations.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 31, 2008 -- Infohrm (http://www.infohrm.com/about/), the global leader in workforce planning, reporting and analytics solutions, today announced the formal launch of four industry-specific networking consortiums (http://www.infohrm.com/services/consortiums.aspx). Each will address critical and unique industry challenges in utilizing workforce and business data to quantify the impact of human capital, tie workforce measures to business results, and share best practices in workforce planning and risk management.

The consortiums will offer immediate support to human capital measurement professionals in four industries:

1. Energy and Utilities

2. Financial Services

3. Healthcare

4. Retail

Charter members include Williams, Georgia Power, Scotiabank, ING, Aetna, Highmark, Starbucks, Luxottica Retail, and Nike.

Participants will benefit from a broad range of learning opportunities and industry-specific analysis, including:

- Consortium-driven research agendas, supported by Infohrm’s global human capital dataset and more than 30 years of analytics and planning expertise

- Quarterly web conferences, semi-annual in-person networking events, and ad-hoc brainstorming calls

- Industry-specific metrics benchmarking reports

- Packaged workforce analytics reports on topics ranging from low-tenure termination patterns to aging workforce profiles

- Sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and opportunities for collaboration

Each consortium will feature a rolling agenda to be determined via Infohrm research, consortium participant quick polls, key findings and action steps from previous consortium events, and “hot-topics” in the business press. Infohrm will facilitate the groups, offering industry measurement expertise and benchmark data analysis, with consortium members able to request and participate in deep dive reports, white papers, and custom surveys.

“Over the past 30 years, Infohrm has partnered with thousands of practitioners and executives on the forefront of human capital measurement,” said Jeff Higgins, Executive Vice President of Client Delivery Services. “Through our consortiums, we’ll translate our deep industry experience into tailored support for professionals looking to dramatically improve how their organizations’ measure and manage talent.”

There is no cost to join a consortium; participation is open to any HR or business professional in the four industry groups with a strong interest in tackling key workforce challenges, benchmarking industry metrics (http://www.infohrm.com/services/benchmarking.aspx), and identifying best practices in workforce planning (http://www.infohrm.com/services/workforce_planning.aspx) and analytics (http://www.infohrm.com/services/analytics.aspx). The consortiums draw from both the public, private, and non-profit sectors and will include participation from academic thought leaders from around the world.

In order to learn about how Infohrm’s industry consortiums can rapidly improve your organization’s workforce planning and analytics initiatives, go to Infohrm’s Consortium (http://www.infohrm.com/services/consortiums.aspx) homepage. To join a consortium, contact Andrew Jacobus at 202-589 -2061 or email info(at)infohrm.com.

About Infohrm

Infohrm is the global leader in on-demand workforce planning, reporting, and human capital analytics solutions. With over 25 years of experience, and a strong customer base consisting of Fortune 1000, non-profit, and government clients, Infohrm has paved the way for organizations to measure the impact of human capital initiatives (http://www.infohrm.com/services/analytics.aspx) and drive business results. The Infohrm solutions couple a leading edge on-demand technology platform with strategic consulting (http://www.infohrm.com/services/consulting.aspx) and HR professional development (http://www.infohrm.com/academy/) services that focus on the analysis of data to help organizations make informed decisions around human capital practices.

In April 2008, Gartner named Infohrm to its “Cool Vendors for Human Capital Management Software” report.

Learn more at www.infohrm.com

Contact Information:

Mick Collins

Vice President, Marketing

202-589-2660

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Medical Machines Online Announces Release of a Brand New Philips HeartStart AED Defibrillator

Medical Machines Online Announces Release of a Brand New Philips HeartStart AED Defibrillator

The online medical equipment specialists at Medical Machines Online are announcing the release and availability of a brand new item on their website, the Philips HeartStart AED Defibrillator.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2008 -- Medical Machines Online is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new Philips HeartStart AED Defibrillator. This system is one of many pieces of discounted and used medical equipment (http://www.medicalmachinesonline.com/clearance-sale.html) available on their website, and it is an affordable solution for clinicians at hospitals, clinics and medical offices. This new HeartStart AED includes proven Philips technologies for heart rhythm assessment (SMART Analysis) and defibrillation energy delivery (SMART Biphasic). As with all HeartStart defibrillators, this unit can be used to treat infants, children and adults.

This small and lightweight Philips HeartStart AED defibrillator weighs just 3.3 lbs. and is powered by a disposable battery, making it easy to carry wherever it is needed. The best part is the proven Philips technology that comes with this defibrillator unit, that includes clear, natural voice instructions from an OnSite Defibrillator that guides the first caregiver on the scene through each step of defibrillation and CPR. This unit also comes with integrated SMART Pads, which are placed on the patient's bare skin to transmit information to the defibrillator, which senses and adapts to what is needed in the specific situation. This defibrillator is just one example of the top of the line medical products (http://www.medicalmachinesonline.com/) you can find on Medical Machines Online website.

This Philips HeartStart AED defibrillator comes with a user manual, a quick use guide, one battery, one set of pads, and a five year warranty. Between uses, it will perform daily, weekly, and monthly self-tests of its battery, subsystems, and electrical components to help ensure continued reliability and readiness. This unit also comes equipped with a pads integrity test, which performs daily checks, ensuring that the cartridge is properly installed and that the defibrillator pads are in working order. As long as the green light is blinking, you can be certain that your Philips HeartStart AED defibrillator is ready to use. When you are in dire need or present at a medical emergency, this self-checking unit will give you the peace of mind you're seeking.

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Avoid the Seven Deadly sins of Running Technique: Running Expert Explains how to stay Injury free

Avoid the Seven Deadly sins of Running Technique: Running Expert Explains how to stay Injury free

Dedicated runners have come to expect running-related injuries. In any given year, up to 70 percent of runners sustain an injury serious enough to stop them from running. According to running expert Sam Murphy, those problems are often caused by errors in training and technique and can be avoided. Simple mistakes, including wearing the wrong shoes, increasing mileage too quickly, or not varying sessions enough, are responsible for 60 percent of running injuries.

Champaign, IL (PRWEB) December 31, 2008 -- Dedicated runners have come to expect running-related injuries. In any given year, up to 70 percent of runners sustain an injury serious enough to stop them from running. According to running expert Sam Murphy, those problems are often caused by errors in training and technique and can be avoided. Simple mistakes, including wearing the wrong shoes, increasing mileage too quickly, or not varying sessions enough, are responsible for 60 percent of running injuries.

"By learning the difference between training and straining and honing your technique, you can minimize the risk of injury and the training setbacks it inevitably brings," Murphy says.

In Running Well (Human Kinetics, 2009), Murphy teams up with physiotherapist Sarah Connors to explain what she calls the seven deadly sins of running technique. To prevent injury, Murphy says runners should avoid these practices:

• Overstriding. Trying to make a stride too big puts the muscles in an inefficient lengthened position, causing the foot to land in front of the knee and creating a braking effect. "Overstriding usually happens when you are trying too hard to run faster," Murphy explains.

• Wasteful movement. Runners waste energy by incorporating too much up-and-down movement instead of focusing on forward motion. "A common cause of a bobbing action is lifting the knees too high up in front and pushing off the toes," Murphy says. A very short stride can also be to blame.

• Overpronation. Overpronation results from pushing off on a foot with a collapsed arch. This foot position puts extra stress on the muscles supporting the arch, which in turn pull on their attachments to the inside of the shin bone.

• Sitting in the bucket. Also referred to as sitting on the hips, this happens when the pelvis tilts forward and the hips push back. "This posture reduces the power of the hip extensors, stresses the lower back, and shortens your stride," Murphy says. "This posture is responsible for a lot of runners' back and hip problems."

• Excessive supination. Oversupination occurs when the foot doesn't roll in enough and remains on the outside edge. This action reduces the foot's ability to absorb the shock of impact and increases the risk of stress fractures, especially along the outside edge of the foot and shin.

• Poor hip drive. Relying too much on the quads and hip flexors rather than using the hamstrings and gluteals to extend the hips reduces the power and length of the stride. Strengthening glutes and hamstrings can improve running technique.

• Hip drop (Trendelenburg gait). A Trendelenburg gait occurs when the pelvis shifts too far from side to side. "As a result of weak adductors and abductors, the hip of the swing leg drops and the hip of the stance leg pops out to the side because the muscles aren't able to hold the pelvis level," Murphy explains.

The color-illustrated Running Well offers a comprehensive plan for maximizing training without injury and includes a guide to more than 30 specific running injuries. For more information on Running Well or other running books, visit www.HumanKinetics.com or call 1-800-747-4457.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Sam Murphy is one of the United Kingdom's leading fitness and health experts, contributing to Health and Fitness, Healthy Living, and Financial Times. She is the author of five books, including Run for Life, which has been published in 10 languages.

Murphy is a training consultant to the London Marathon, Nike, and Adidas. She is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences on fitness and health. With over 17 years of experience as a runner, Murphy has raced distances from 3,000 meters to 100 miles and is a 14-time marathon runner.

Sarah Connors is a physiotherapist who specializes in running injuries. She is the physiotherapist for the British athletics team. Connors has worked with British athletes since 1993 and attended two Olympic Games. She has been a competitive runner since the age of 11.

CONTENTS

Part 1: How to Run

Chapter 1     Top Form--How to Assess and Improve Your Running Technique

Chapter 2     Gearing Up And Winding Down--How to Warm Up and Cool Down Effectively

Chapter 3     Freedom of Movement--The Lowdown on Flexibility and Stretching

Chapter 4     Down to Earth--The Importance of What's on Your Feet and Under Them

Part 2: Smarter Training

Chapter 5     Balancing Act--The Art and Science of Training

Chapter 6     Smart Sessions--How to Vary Your Training Sessions

Chapter 7     Inner Strength--A Guide to Core Stability for Runners

Chapter 8     Cross Purposes--Making Cross-Training Work for You

Chapter 9     Food and Drink--The Role of Good Nutrition and Hydration

Part 3: Damage Limitation

Chapter 10     Injury Time--What to Do if You Get Hurt

Chapter 11     Back on Track--Returning to Running After Injury, Illness, Pregnancy--or Just a little Time Off

Chapter 12     First Aid--Prevention and Treatment of Common Running Ailments and Annoyances

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