Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen AMD Nov 14, 2009
AMD is the most common cause of blindness in adults 55 years of age and older. In the latest issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology, Dr. Neil M. Bressler from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, and colleagues describe the outcomes of cataract surgery performed on 86 eyes with AMD from 86 elderly patients. (Newsmax)
Food-Borne Ills Can Have Lasting Consequences Nov 14, 2009
In addition to diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting, campylobacter infection can cause Guillain-Barre syndrome, the most common cause of paralysis in the United States. It can also trigger arthritis, heart infections, and blood infections. (MEDLINEplus)
Tips To Reduce Gas And Flatulence Nov 14, 2009
"One common cause is swallowed air," says G. Richard Locke, III, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. "Eating fast, drinking out of a bottle or drinking carbonated beverages can increase the amount of air you swallow and the gas you produce.". (Science Daily)
Quest to honor heroism fulfilled Nov 14, 2009
As I ve traveled the district I have been struck by how the greatest generation came together from all backgrounds to fight for a common cause, Murphy said. We will always be in their debt. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Lack Of VEGF Can Cause Defects Similar To Dry Macular Degeneration Nov 13, 2009
(June 16, 2009) Scientists have identified a new target for the diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in older. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries Nov 13, 2009
The most common cause of atherosclerotic renovascular disease is the build-up of plaque on the inside of the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys, causing them to narrow and stiffen, or harden. This can lead to high blood pressure and, eventually, severe kidney damage. (MEDLINEplus)
A false choice in health care battle Nov 13, 2009
They were prepared to make common cause with Republicans whose only interest was to defeat Obama. Out went the careful construction of a congressional bill that was written to be abortion-neutral. (Boston Globe)
Surgeon separates Phillies player from his pain Nov 12, 2009
A common cause of debilitating wrist pain, a split tear of the ulnotriquetral (UT) ligament can be detected through a simple physical exam and repaired with outpatient arthroscopic surgery developed by Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, Richard Berger. See how it works. (USA Today -- News)
Patrick OKs expanded benefits for veterans Nov 12, 2009
The groups - including Voter Action, Verified Voting, Common Cause, the Boston Bar Association, and the Latino civic organization Oiste - issued a joint statement urging the governor to return the bill to the Legislature with a recommendation that the e-mail voting provision be removed. Facsimile or e-mail transmission of voted ballots requires military voters to sacrifice their right to a private vote, the groups said, and it is also one of the least-secure methods of ballot submission... (Boston Globe)
* FEATURE : Bridal photographer keeps focus on long-term bliss Nov 12, 2009
She said miscommunication is the most common cause of marital conflict. Hsu has observed that couples tend to become uneasy and sensitive immediately before getting married. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cambridge Fire Department to start Toys For Tots drive Nov 12, 2009
Toys-for-Tots is a program that brings all elements of a community together for a common cause for a few weeks each year, dedicated to helping in the development of our children. Toys-for-Tots delivers a message of hope to children who have little reason to have hope for the future. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Health: Air pollution impacts young lungs Nov 12, 2009
Chronic exposure to air pollution, the study found, increases a baby's chance of developing bronchiolitis a lung infection that is the most common cause of hospitalizations in the first year of life. The findings suggest that parents and pediatricians need to work together to reduce infants' exposure to traffic and other sources of dirty air, said study author Catherine Karr, an academic pediatrician at the University of Washington, Seattle. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Wake up call Nov 11, 2009
Sleep deprivation is a common cause of several health issues By Amy OrgelContributing writer. Remembering a full night's sleep might be a more difficult task than it seems. (Daily Orange, NY)
Candidates funding campaigns more Nov 10, 2009
Good government groups such as Common Cause say self-funded candidates are a symptom of an expensive election process that can scare off potential challengers. The candidates say the money gives them more time to meet voters and insulates them from special interests. (USA Today)
Kirk applauds passage of health care bill Nov 10, 2009
As the Senate takes up this historic legislation, I urge my colleagues to reach out to one another in this common cause that touches the lives of all our constituents. As Senator Kennedy often said, affordable, quality health care must be a basic right for all, not just a privilege for the few, and I look forward to working in the Senate to ensure that, at long last, our health care system reflects the great character of our nation. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Gerrish: Pasture 43,560 Square Feet of Solar Panel’ Per Acre (14) Nov 9, 2009
The most common cause of thin spotty pastures is grazing too short or staying on the same pasture too long common mistakes among Wisconsin producers who don t actually manage pasture, or even, for that matter, give it the respect it deserves, but instead mistakenly view pasture as someplace cheap-and-easy to feed their livestock without having to give them a whole lot of thought. Leaves are the photosynthetic factory of the plant, says Gerrish. (Agri-View, WI)
Monday 'common for sickness' Nov 9, 2009
Backache is a common cause of absence from work. More than a third of all sick leave is taken on a Monday, research suggests. (BBC News -- UK)
New Year's Celebration Means Workers Call in Sick More Often, Skip Mondays Nov 9, 2009
The most common cause of missed work was aches and pains, including strains and injuries to muscles and bones, followed by viral infections and stress-related illness. The system lets companies analyze their worker absenteeism rates in a variety of ways, identifying possible problems like low morale and employee engagement, Bilimoria said. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Lobbyists sue to block campaign-finance ballot measure Nov 8, 2009
"Right now, politicians in Sacramento spend way too much time raising money instead of governing," said Derek Cressman, the Western states regional director for Common Cause ... The bill was sponsored by the California Clean Money Campaign, the California Nurses Association, other labor, environmental and consumer groups, and Common Cause. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Only hunters are able to save hunting Nov 8, 2009
Too often sportsmen tend to bicker among themselves rather than joining hands in common cause. Be active in the community. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Lisa Borders and Kasim Reed about to sit down for a talk Nov 6, 2009
Everyday, ordinary citizens working together for a common cause (to make Atlanta better) can do a lot more than our elected officials. And that s a FACT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
California rail board picks PR firm after rebidding Nov 6, 2009
Derek Cressman of Common Cause, a government accountability group, said the authority made the right move to reopen the bidding process if it needed to use a contractor. But he said the state should be capable of conducting its own outreach rather than relying on a private firm. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New Class Of Molecules May Help Prevent Fatal Complication In Patients With Kidney Disease Nov 6, 2009
Since cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Snow cap disappearing from Mount Kilimanjaro Nov 5, 2009
"The fact that so many glaciers throughout the tropics and subtropics are showing similar responses suggests an underlying common cause," Thompson said in a statement. "The increase of Earth's near surface temperatures, coupled with even greater increases in the mid- to upper-tropical troposphere, as documented in recent decades, would at least partially explain" the observations. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
High Fiber Intake May Interfere with Ovulation Nov 5, 2009
Anovulation can have various causes, including excessive exercise, having either too little or too much body fat, thyroid gland dysfunction and polycystic ovarian syndrome -- a hormone disorder that is a common cause of infertility. Women who are not ovulating regularly often have irregular menstrual periods or none at all. (Newsmax)
Tributes paid to TB cure doctor Nov 5, 2009
In the 1950s, TB, which was also known as consumption, was the most common cause of death in young adults. Sir John's work in combating TB - which came to be known as the "Edinburgh Method" - saved the lives of thousands of people, and improved the health of millions more across the world. (BBC News -- Health)
Senate health-care bill would cover prayer-based treatments Nov 4, 2009
BTW If Orrin Hatch and Teddy Kennedy can see common cause here, doesn t that mean something. 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy And Birth Defects: Study Examines Associations Nov 4, 2009
"A single defect can have multiple causes, or multiple seemingly unrelated defects may have a common cause. This study could not determine the safety of drugs during pregnancy, but the lack of widespread increased risk associated with many classes of antibacterials used during pregnancy should be reassuring.". The National Birth Defects Prevention Study is funded by a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Science Daily)
Poorly Cleaned Public Cruise Ship Restrooms May Predict Norovirus Outbreaks Nov 4, 2009
28, 2005) A majority of traveler s diarrhea cases among U.S. travelers to Mexico and Guatemala were attributed to Norovirus, a common cause of nonbacterial gastroenteritis outbreaks usually associated ... (June 28, 2007) A breakthrough announced this week by scientists at the University of Southampton's School of Medicine will lead to greater understanding of noroviruses, the most common cause of non-bacterial. (Science Daily)
Mumbaikars die younger than other Indians: Study Nov 3, 2009
As the report highlights, Tuberculosis, widely known as the poor mans disease, also has a very high rate of infection mainly due to unhygienic living conditions; many spread it unwittingly without knowing that spitting is a common cause. . (India Times, India)
Feds: No Charges Against Duvall Nov 3, 2009
Common Cause argued the lobbyists violated a state law that bars lobbyists from putting elected officials in compromising positions. Roman Porter, executive director of the FPPC, said the law applies only to economic obligations, not personal relationships. (KCRA 3, CA)
Lobbyist calls Duvall's sex claims untrue Nov 3, 2009
Derek Cressman, Western regional director for Common Cause, a government watchdog group that has called for further investigation into the tapes, said the outcome reflects a need for stricter rules governing the relationships between lobbyists and lawmakers. "I think we are in a classic he-said, she-said situation, and the public may never know what actually happened here," Cressman said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
PGA CHARITY: Golfers drive for good causes Nov 3, 2009
When we say, "Together, anything's possible," we mean that by rallying behind the common cause of charitable giving, we can create greater awareness and elevate our overall impact. Q: Were you surprised to see how much the Tour's players are doing. (USA Today)
Zimbabwe: Sadc wades in Nov 3, 2009
"There is common cause that the GPA (unity pact) must be fulfilled. It's a question of how to implement it.". A positive discussion. (iAfrica.com)
BJP looks to divide Karnataka dissidents Nov 2, 2009
The thinking in BJP is that the CM could do his bit to ensure that groups opposed to him dont all make common cause with Reddys. But as it struggles to contain both muscle-flexing brothers as well as backlash against Yeddyurappas style of functioning, the party is looking even more fractious and at odds with itself. (India Times, India)
Obama Shouldn't Tell Generals to 'Shut Up and Obey' Orders Nov 2, 2009
We need a strategy that recruits more allies to the common cause. President Obama should spend his time advancing a global strategy against Islamic extremists and give Gen. McChrystal what he needs to do the Afghan mission or withdraw our forces and accept the consequences. (Human Events Online)
Fish Oil May Protect Against Stroke From Ruptured Carotid Artery Plaques Nov 2, 2009
Dr. Bazan s team wanted to determine what the association might be with plaques in the carotid arteries, a common cause of strokes. Vulnerable plaques which can rupture in the carotid arteries may lead to transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), strokes, or vision loss by affecting the artery to the retina. (Science Daily)
5 Questions: Fire chief focuses on prevention, planning Nov 2, 2009
Question: What is the most common cause of accidental fires. Seagrist: Personally in the borough, over the last couple of years, its been unattended cooking on the stove or in the oven or an unattended candle. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Progress Made On Group B Streptococcus Vaccine Nov 1, 2009
GBS is the most common cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can also cause severe illness in pregnant women, the elderly and adults with chronic illnesses. (Science Daily)
With persistence and vision Nov 1, 2009
Director Beth Toni Kruvant hits incredible highs and a shocking low as she explores the cultures of past and present student bodies that come together in a common cause. E-mail Leba Hertz at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
How Jaques gained new set of priorities on the long road back tohealth Oct 31, 2009
We're all looking forward to helping the common good, the common cause we all have - getting results for NSW. You can't underestimate how important that is to us. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Idle Moments Turn into Tons of Air Pollutants at Schools Oct 31, 2009
Asthma is the most common cause of hospitalization for children under 14 years old, and in New York City s worst neighborhoods, an estimated 1 in 4 school children have asthma, according to the Asthma Free School Zone, a New York based non-profit group. In May, scientists in New York reported that school zones concentrations of black carbon a predictor of diesel pollution are related to idling of buses and trucks at the end of the school day. (Scientific American)
Banyan: Himalayan histrionics Oct 30, 2009
In Thailand on October 24th Mr Singh and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao even made common cause on climate change, before December s Copenhagen summit. Yet as with earlier alliances over global trade talks, this looks like a tactical marriage in the face of rich-country demands. (The Economist)
Who's Who on the CIA Payroll Oct 30, 2009
Sometimes, the association has been rooted in moral or political motivations: during the Cold War, anticommunist revolutionaries made common cause with the agency. Others did it for cold cash. (Time.com)
School Leaders Enjoy Lavish Perks Oct 30, 2009
"At what point does a public entity become a private entity? What is the balance in terms of tax dollars, tuition and foundation money," said Jack Gould of Common Cause. He said the private money can buy influence and access. (7 KETV Omaha)
Fund draws call for probe Oct 30, 2009
The groups -- the New York Public Interest Research Group, Citizen Action, Common Cause and the League of Women Voters -- filed a formal complaint with the Legislative Ethics Commission urging the probe, and calling on the commission to require Monserrate to produce the identities of all donors to the account with sums itemized. Monserrate's lawyer confirmed the fund's existence, and said it is a primary source of paying legal bills that have reached well into six figures. (Albany Times Union)
The Grating Communicator Oct 30, 2009
MSNBC's primetime lineup presents an array of people who sound like earnest college kids who just walked up to a Common Cause table, and the sum-total of what they know about politics is what they read in the brochures. In the past week, both Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann have rolled out the Willie Horton ad, claiming that it marked the beginning of vicious personal attacks in politics, as opposed to what it was: The most devastatingly relevant campaign commercial in all of American... (Human Events Online)
Officials financial data difficult to access -- despite ethics reform Oct 29, 2009
This is information that should be made is needed to be made public, says Pam Wilmot, executive director of the Boston chapter of the watchdog group Common Cause. State government hasn t technologically risen to the modern challenges. (Needham Tab, MA)
Link Between Male Diabetics With Allergies And Kidney Disease -- Nothing To Sneeze At Oct 29, 2009
(June 9, 2008) Diabetes is an increasingly common cause of kidney failure in developed countries. It is thought that activation of a hormone system known as the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) early in the course of. (Science Daily)
Calif. watchdog won't investigate sex scandal Oct 29, 2009
The good government group Common Cause filed a complaint after former Assemblyman Mike Duvall was caught on videotape describing relations with the lobbyists ... Common Cause argued the lobbyists violated a state law that bars lobbyists from putting elected officials in compromising positions ... The group Common Cause has argued the lobbyists violated a law forbidding lobbyists from putting elected officials in situations where they feel obligated to act a certain way. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Anarchist's Playbook Oct 28, 2009
While Rothbard was quick to make common cause with people who shared his principles completely, more often he ended up supporting parties, movements, and candidates that, however flawed, would have the practical effect of expanding liberty or impeding statism in their time. For this reason, Rothbard s political activism was often confusing to people who adhered to a rigid Left-Right ideological spectrum and even to many libertarians who either sought political respectability or whose pursuit of... (The American Conservative)
Kirk pushes for public option Oct 28, 2009
You and I know, he will urge us to seize this moment - to come together in this common cause, and to make sure, at long last, that all Americans will have access to the quality, affordable health care they have long deserved and so urgently need. Just a few senators were present for Kirk s speech, including Majority Leader Harry Reid, Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, Dick Durbin of Illinois, and John F. Kerry of Massachusetts, all Democrats. (Boston Globe)
'I'm a survivor' Oct 28, 2009
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Hispanic women, and the second most common cause of cancer death in most other ethnic groups of women. Every year, October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Yum yum - curry's secret ingredient 'could kill cancer cells' Oct 28, 2009
Page last updated at 00:02 GMT, Wednesday, 28 October 2009. Curry spice 'kills cancer cells. (BBC News -- UK)
Good health keeps your pet smiling pretty Oct 28, 2009
While fleas are the most common cause of allergies for dogs and cats, what your pet eats is near the top of the list. For dog food allergies, 66 percent are caused by beef, dairy and wheat ingredients. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
All on Patricks team: Communities share a common theme in support of Flynn with Marblehead, Danvers ties Oct 27, 2009
Marblehead and Danvers put aside their differences as athletic rivals last Saturday night for a common cause: support for a young husband, father, friend and employee. The human spirit was quite evident at the Danversport Yacht Club, where hundreds pf people were reminded about an individual s impact in the world around him. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Firearms new menace in an age-old problem Oct 27, 2009
But roughly a third of those students still carry guns, which remain the most common cause of youth homicide in America. And when it comes to guns, the White House has dragged its feet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Congenital Blindness: One Shot Of Gene Therapy Oct 26, 2009
(June 4, 2007) A new study identifies a gene responsible for Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), the most common cause of congenital blindness in infants and small children. An estimated 200,000 children worldwide. (Science Daily)
Left-Wing Radicalism in the Church: CCHD and ACORN Oct 26, 2009
But despite his atheism, Alinsky found common cause with religious leaders on political matters. Alinsky concentrated his efforts on unions, while Meegan focused on churches and community groups. (Human Events Online)
Blogging live on the Atlanta Press Club mayoral debate Oct 26, 2009
Updated at 7:30 p.m.: Kasim Reed is asked whether he d support a Common Cause effort to limit campaign donations by those vying for city contracts. Reed says he would not because it would limit the ability of less-rich candidates, like himself, to compete against millionaire self-funders. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The confused, tangled life of Shawna Forde Oct 26, 2009
Dozens of people gathered at the home of the state s Minutemen leader, to get to know each other and to join in a common cause. During a dinner visit, Forde was caught alone in a bedroom, rummaging through a dresser, the Damerons said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Cameras may police city streets Oct 26, 2009
It is definitely worth questioning, said Jayne Watson, assistant director of Common Cause Georgia, a member of the Georgia Stimulus Transparency and Accountability Coalition. Let s see how the process plays out and how the Commerce Department chooses to prioritize grant criteria. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Zappalas hold posts at casino association Oct 25, 2009
"What connections does a Supreme Court justice have to bring to an organization that does things that sure look a lot like lobbying? The obvious answer -- and it might not be the right one -- is to lobby the court," said Barry Kauffman, executive director of Common Cause Pennsylvania ... That sounds like lobbying to Mr. Kauffman of Common Cause. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How to test for bad shocks Oct 24, 2009
Keith, check the tires, including the trailer tires, to make sure they're not overinflated, because that's a very common cause of bouncing and poor ride quality. RAY: But if the tires are inflated correctly, then it sounds like you do need shocks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Trembling hands and molecular handshakes Oct 24, 2009
Expansion of the triplet sequence beyond 200 copies leads to Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), which is the second most common cause of hereditary mental retardation after Down's syndrome. FXTAS itself is apparently triggered by a lack of the protein Pur-alpha. (EurekAlert!)
