Like Justitia who is often depicted holding a set of scales typically suspended from her left hand, human beings are a dynamic combination of biological, psychological and sociological (bio-psycho-social) factors whose healthy emotional and physical existence depends on balance. If more weight is given to any one side of the scale, imbalance on all sides [...]
Dr. Joseph F. Artusio Jr., founding chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology of Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital died last Dec. 21 at age 94. Artusio spent his entire career at the Medical Center and was its highest ranking anesthesiologist for 42 years. He made major contributions to the field of anesthesia, including [...]
Two recent studies by Van Andel Research Institute scientists provide a foundation for a more complete understanding of distinct kidney cancer subtypes, which could pave the way for better treatments. In a study published in Cancer Cell led by Kyle Furge, Ph.D. and Aikseng Ooi, Ph.D., researchers provide a more complete understanding of the biology [...]
Full Sail University has incorporated Tour-Smart, by Martin Atkins, into its curriculum. Martin Atkins is an instructor in the Entertainment & Media Business (EMB) program at Madison Media Institute. He leads courses on Touring, Advanced Entrepreneurship, Artist and Event Management, and Online Marketing. Atkins wrote his book Tour:Smart in 2007 and has since spoken around [...]
The Ultimate Medical Academy has been approved for participation in the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program. Under the terms of this program, eligible servicemembers may apply military tuition assistance benefits toward UMA’s online healthcare degrees. The University is committed to providing education opportunities for Armed Forces personnel and has implemented numerous military-friendly policies. While [...]
Prosper.com, a peer-to-peer lending marketplace for personal loans, today announced its “Fired Up” sweepstakes.* With the rising popularity of ereaders, Prosper is offering consumers the chance to win a Kindle Fire in its limited-time “Fired Up” Kindle Fire promotion. The sweepstakes will run from December 22, 2011 through December 31, 2011. During the promotion period, [...]
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) has given recognition to Kiewit Building Group for construction excellence on two important building projects. Kiewit Building Group received a 2011 Build Nebraska Award from the Associated General Contractors for its successful execution in constructing UNO’s Mammel Hall. (Photo: Business Wire) The construction of University of Nebraska-Omaha’s Mammel Hall won [...]
Sena Technologies, a company engaged in Bluetooth Communication, has released SPH10S, a Bluetooth Stereo Headset & Intercom for Snow Sports Helmets. The SPH10S is a Bluetooth v2.1+EDR Class 1 Stereo Headset with long-range Bluetooth Intercom designed specifically for snow sports helmets such as Giro, Smith or Burton. With the SPH10S, you can call hands-free on [...]
For the second straight year, law enforcement fatalities nationwide rose sharply with 173 federal, state and local officers killed in the line of duty during 2011, according to preliminary data compiled and released today by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. This represents a 13 percent increase over the 153 officers killed in 2010 [...]
The Pan-Pacific Surgical Association will host its 30th Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium from January 28th to 30th. Among the numerous experts who will be sharing their concepts and techniques is Dr. Ashkan Ghavami, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and Co-Chair of the symposium. Dr. Ghavami continues to dedicate his time to teaching and sharing of [...]
