i-Newswire.com - Latest News http://www.i-newswire.com 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/feedlogo.gif text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4330.html Dr. Kim R. Melton is proud to announce the grand opening of her new dental practice, Heritage Aesthetic Dentistry, a state-of-the-art professional dental office, located at 3205 Rogers Rd. in Wake Forest, NC. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to regular office hours, Dr. Melton provides after-hour and emergency care by appointment on evenings and weekends. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4329.html Herbst Gaming, Inc., in connection with its previously announced purchase of three casinos in Iowa and Missouri, announced that it has entered into an amendment to its purchase agreement with Southern Iowa Gaming Co. to change the purchase price for the Lakeside Casino & Resort in Osceola, Iowa ("Lakeside") to $160,819,318. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4328.html New SharePoint Web Parts and .NET Interface Deliver Browser-Based Access in Learning Gateway Solution text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4321.html The sweat of young women has a compound called Pheromone 10:13 which makes men more affectionate and physically attracted to them, say researchers. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4320.html According to a large British study, Diabetes 1 patients should follow the same advice Diabetes 2 patients are given if they wish to prevent nerve damage. Nerve damage among diabetes patients can lead to the loss of a foot (or even the whole leg). text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4319.html The rates of premature death and disability attributable to sexual behaviour in the United States are triple those of other wealthy nations, suggests research in Sexually Transmitted Infections. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4318.html Infection with a fungus frequently found in the soil and decaying vegetation could represent a risk for people injured in the tsunami, suggests a report published online by The Lancet today. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4317.html A study published early online by The Lancet provides an estimate of the compared efficiency of oral transmission of BSE to cattle and to man. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4316.html New York, January 2005 - The United States regulatory agencies' long-standing practice of relying on high-dose animal tests to predict the human cancer risk posed by various chemicals is unscientific and in need of immediate and system-wide reassessment, a group of nationally renowned public health scientists has declared. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4315.html The portfolio of research grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has changed in two ways to encourage more bold or promising new ideas, according to Karen H. Antman, M.D., NIH Deputy Director for Translational and Clinical Sciences. Speaking to doctors and researchers Wednesday at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Antman said the NIH is awarding more grants that involve researchers who collaborate. What's more, junior researchers are more likely to receive money - an attempt to make sure the "pool" of research scientists stays varied, fresh and broad. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4314.html Scientists have discovered how to make cells sensitive to light in what may lead to a new approach to treating certain forms of blindness. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4313.html Research published in the current issue of Science magazine reinforces the belief that aerobic capacity is an important determinant in the continuum between health and disease. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4312.html University Professor Michael Bliss, a leading authority on the histories of businesses, medicine and politics in Canada, will give a lecture on the age of medical miracles Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4311.html Carbon nanotubes - a hot nanotechnology with many potential uses---may find one of its quickest applications in the next generation of standards for optical power measurements, which are essential for laser systems used in manufacturing, medicine, communications, lithography, space-based sensors and other technologies. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4310.html Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a previously unknown form of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and muscle degeneration. This newly identified form develops after age 40 and causes heart muscle damage, limb muscle weakness and nerve damage. The researchers have named the newly defined disorder "zaspopathy" (Zas-PO-path-ee). text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4309.html At the III International Symposium on Advanced Therapy for Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease, held in Madrid, the biotechnological company, Progenika, presented a DNA-chip the purpose of which is the optimisation of the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and Ulcerous Colitis). text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4308.html Likno Web Button Maker v1.0 released: Create and customize impressive 3d buttons for your websites and projects with ease! text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4195.html SunVacations.org, the most comprehensive all inclusive resorts directory on the web, today announced the 2004 resorts included in its annual list of Top All Inclusive Resorts of Mexico and the Caribbean in 14 popular Categories. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4194.html Garnering the highest rating in Federal Front Crash Test, the Savana continues to uphold its legacy of being a safe and durable van. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4192.html New York Rock Band Almighty Love Noise join Tsunami Relief fundraiser to be held at Kenny's Castaways in New York City. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4186.html NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2005--Apprise Media LLC, a niche media company backed by Spectrum Equity Investors, today announced that it acquired Beckett Publications, the leading publisher of sports and entertainment market collectible guides. The company, to be called Beckett Media LP, will provide Apprise with a platform for continued growth in the sports and entertainment markets as well as other enthusiast categories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4185.html The Nature Conservancy Joins Local Scientists to Study Impact on Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Wetlands and Forest Areas text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4184.html Windows Genuine Advantage Verifies the Authenticity of Windows Software and Helps Customers Avoid Risks Associated With Counterfeit Software text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4183.html V CAST Enables Streaming and Playback of Audio and Video on New Handsets text/html 2005-01-27T19:00:01+01:00 http://www.i-newswire.com i-newswire.com http://www.i-newswire.com/pr4182.html Sony Europe has announced the launch of a new portable DVD player for 2005 – The Sony MV-700HR is a completely new DVD station concept. As opposed to existing laptop designs the Sony screen faces out, meaning it folds neatly, taking up less space and provides you with a new way to enjoy movies. It comes in 2 colours (silver and black) that will meet everyone’s taste.