| Cardiovascular and metabolic issues in patients with thyroid dysfunction
Thyroid experts will present the latest information on cardiovascular and metabolic issues in patients with thyroid disorders, including those who have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), at a day-long scientific meeting on Friday, March 28, 2008 at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, DC. The scientific meeting, "Cardiovascular and Metabolic Issues in Patients with Thyroid Dysfunction: Implications for treating Hypo- or Hyperthyroidism," is sponsored by the American Thyroid Association (ATA), the lead organization in promoting thyroid health and understanding thyroid biology. Journalists are invited to attend a media roundtable discussion with thyroid experts from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. on March 28 at London 1 Room at the Marriott Metro Center.
Increasing access to antiretroviral drugs would drastically cut AIDS deaths in South Africa
More that 1.2 million deaths could be prevented in South Africa over the next five years by accelerating efforts to provide access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to a study released online today by the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Using a sophisticated mathematical model of HIV disease and treatment, a team of researchers led by Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) estimated the number of AIDS-related deaths in South Africa through 2012 under alternative ART scale-up assumptions. The study results underscore the urgent need for Congress to reauthorize the U.S. President�s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has supported the South African government�s effort to increase access to antiretroviral therapy, the researchers note.
Works by portrait artist Ruan part of showcase
As one of about 20 Leon Loard Commissioned Portrait artists, Jie Ruan spends his time doing what he loves -- painting, traveling to new places and meeting people. "I enjoy getting to know the subjects because that is what doing portraits is all about. It's about the people," said Ruan, who was born and raised in Shanghai, China. Before leaving China almost 20 years ago, Ruan studied in the prestigious China Academy of Fine Arts, and later was appointed to work as a professional artist at the Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Research Institute. Leon Loard president Arnold McRae said he is pleased such an accomplished artist is on the team of artists who create original oil portraits. "Jie is quite a talent," McRae said of the portraitist, who will be one of several artists showcased at the new gallery in the A&P Lofts in Cloverdale.
Escaped art dealer surrenders in R.I.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A former art dealer from Rhode Island has surrendered in Providence after escaping from a federal prison in New Jersey. Investigators say Rocco DeSimone turned himself in to the U.S. Marshal's office in Providence on Wednesday, four days after escaping from a minimum-security prison camp in Cumberland County. .
Reflexology: Suddenly I can sleep
As a last resort, insomniac Maria Fitzpatrick tried reflexology - with surprising results 'Have you had problems with your spine, madam?" There it is, I think to myself: the question that confirms that I was right to doubt reflexology. I would have been impressed, even hopeful, if the therapist, who knows next to nothing about me (except that I'm seeking a solution for chronic insomnia), had put his finger on my history of kidney problems while kneading my feet, or even found something disrupting the "energy pathway" to my tired brain. .
SAN FRANCISCO / Art Institute halts exhibition showing killing of animals / Workers threatened; video unclear about ...
Citing threats of violence by animal rights activists, the San Francisco Art Institute said Saturday that it is canceling a controversial exhibition that included video clips of animals being bludgeoned to death, as well as a public forum it had scheduled to address the controversy. "We've gotten dozens of threatening phone calls that targeted specific staff people with death threats, threats of violence and threats of sexual assaults," said Art Institute President Chris Bratton. "We remain committed to freedom of speech as fundamental to this institution, but we have to take people's safety very seriously." The exhibit that sparked the controversy was a one-person show by Paris artist Adel Abdessemed called "Don't Trust Me," which opened March 19. Along with a variety of other elements, the show included a series of video loops of animals being bludgeoned to death with a sledgehammer in front of a brick wall.
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